Main Entry: ¹to·ward

Pronunciation: \ˈtō-ərd, ˈtȯ(-ə)rd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard facing, imminent, from tō, preposition, to + -weard -ward

Date: before 12th century

1also 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>