Synonyms for
Toward
Definition
in the direction of; in relation to; with a view to
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- move toward
- head toward
- walk toward
- drive toward
- lean toward
- work toward
- progress toward
- strive toward
Word family
adverb towardly
Usage note
Toward is generally preferred in American English, while towards is more common in British English. Both are acceptable prepositions indicating direction.
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Example sentences
- I'm going toward the store.
- The sun is setting toward the west.
- He leaned toward me and whispered in my ear.
- The car swerved toward the right.
- The bird flew toward the trees.
Quotes
Aim toward the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim toward the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor. - Bill Shankly
We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal and then leap in the dark to our success. - Henry David Thoreau