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toward

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1to·ward

adj \ˈtō-ərd, ˈt(-ə)rd\

Definition of TOWARD

1
also to·wards \ˈtō-ərdz, ˈt(-ə)rdz\ [Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, preposition, toward, from tōweard, adjective] a : coming soon : imminent b : happening at the moment : afoot
2
a obsolete : quick to learn : apt b : propitious, favoring <a toward breeze>

Origin of TOWARD

Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard facing, imminent, from tō, preposition, to + -weard -ward
First Known Use: before 12th century

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