toward
Pronunciation
Preposition
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Quick answer
In the direction of something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
away from
Usage notes
"Toward" and "towards" mean exactly the same thing, American English favours "toward" while British English favours "towards".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The dog ran _____ its owner as soon as it saw her."
Answer: toward
In your own words, what does "toward" mean?
In the direction of something.
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