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toward

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preposition

/ˈtowɚd, ˈtoɚd/ or towards /ˈtowɚdz, ˈtoɚdz/

in the direction of (something or someone)

The bus is heading toward town.

She took a step toward the door.

He leaned towards me.

b - used to indicate the direction faced by something

Turn the chair toward the window.

The mirrors are pointed toward each other.

near (a particular place)

They live out towards the edge of town.

not long before (a particular time)

It was (getting) toward noon when they arrived.

We're thinking of taking a vacation towards the end of the month.

in a process that is intended to produce or achieve (something)

Efforts toward peace have been largely unsuccessful.

a step/trend towards democracy

in regard to (something or someone)

He has a generally positive attitude toward [=about] life.

She's been very kind towards them. [=she has treated them very kindly]

as part of the payment for (something)

We put $100 toward a new sofa.