toward

¹to·ward

adj \ˈtō-ərd, ˈtȯ(-ə)rd\

Definition of TOWARD

1

also to·wards \ˈtō-ərdz, ˈtȯ(-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