toward

Meanings

• preposition, adverb

  Moving or directed towards a point or objective.

• adjective, adverb

  Tending, as if drawn or pulled.

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Pronunciation

1. /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

fromward , froward

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Synonyms

imminent , in the offing , proximate , coming , towards

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toward
forward , towardward , encourage

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Variants

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toward , towards , point toward , pointed toward , pointing toward , points toward , an eye for an eye , eye , eye for an eye , eyeless , eyelike , eyes , my eye , with an eye to , with an eye toward , a long way , a long way to go , go a long way toward , go a long way toward/towards , go a long way towards , count toward , count toward/towards , count towards , counted toward/towards , counting toward/towards , counts toward/towards , go toward , go toward(s) , go towards , goes toward(s) , going toward(s) , gone toward(s) , went toward(s) , have an eye to , have an eye to/toward , have an eye toward

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Forms

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towards

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Etymology

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Originally meant ‘towards’ in the sense of ‘towards the target’ in archery or similar activities.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'toward' is derived from the Old English word 'toward', meaning 'towards'.

2. In archery, the term 'toward' was used to describe the direction in which an arrow was shot.

3. The word 'toward' is often used interchangeably with the word 'towards'.

4. The word 'toward' is an example of a preposition that can be used as both a preposition and an adverb.

5. The word 'toward' is often used in the phrase 'moving in the right direction', which means making progress towards a goal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Progression: The act of moving forward or making progress. 'Toward' is often used to describe this process.

2. Goal: A target or objective to be achieved. 'Toward' is often used to describe the direction in which one is moving to reach a goal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'toward' is often used to describe a character's journey or progression towards a goal or resolution. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Jay Gatsby is described as always striving 'toward' his dream of being with Daisy Buchanan.

How to Memorize "toward"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a journey or a character's progression 'toward' a goal. Visualize the steps taken and the obstacles overcome.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'toward' with the idea of progression or moving forward. Visualize a arrow pointing towards a target.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'toward' and the idea of progression or movement. For example, 'Toward' could stand for 'Towards Opportunities We Are Driven'.

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