Pronunciation

/təˈwɔrdz/

Definitions

• Adverb: Directed or moving in the direction of; towards. For example: “She walked toward the store.”
• Preposition: Expressing motion or direction towards something or someone. For example: “She headed toward the sunset.”
• Verb: To move or aim in the direction of; proceed towards. For example: “He turned toward the sound of music.”
• Adjective: Relating to or in the direction of; approaching. For example: “The wind was blowing toward the shore.”

Phrases

• “Move toward a goal” implies progression or progress towards a target.
• “Face toward the sun” suggests positioning oneself to receive its warmth.
• “His thoughts drifted toward the future” indicates a mental focus on what’s coming.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The storm clouds were gathering darkly, threatening to rain down from the sky.”
• Preposition: “She sat down on the bench, looking toward the mountains in the distance.”
• Verb: “He decided to walk toward the library to return a book.”
• Adjective: “As the day wore on, her mood grew increasingly optimistic toward the project.”

Synonyms

• Towards
• In the direction of
• Oriented towards
• Advancing towards
• Moving forward to

Antonyms

• Away from
• Opposite
• Backwards
• Receding