toward
word
/ˈtɔɹd/
tord
/tʊwˈɔːd/
tuh-WAWD
Definition
Used to show movement, direction, or a developing attitude in relation to someone or something. It can mean going in the direction of something or feeling/acting in a certain way about it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both physical and abstract contexts: 'walk toward the door' and 'attitude toward change'. 'Towards' is a common variant, especially in British English. After verbs of movement, it suggests direction, not always arrival.
Spanish: haciaPortuguese (BR): em direção a - paraPortuguese (PT): em direção a - paraChinese (Simplified): 朝 - 向Chinese (Traditional): 朝 - 向Hindi: की ओरArabic: نحو - باتجاهBengali: দিকে - প্রতি - পক্ষ্যেRussian: к - по направлению кJapanese: 〜に向かって - 〜に対してVietnamese: về phía - đối vớiKorean: 쪽으로 - 대해Turkish: doğru - yönelikUrdu: کی طرف - کے بارے میںIndonesian: menuju - terhadap
Example Sentences
The dog ran toward me.
basic
She walked toward the window.
basic
We are working toward a better future.
basic
His attitude toward new ideas has changed a lot.
natural
She took a small step toward apologizing.
natural
As we drove toward the coast, the weather got cooler.
natural