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towards

2 entries found.

  1. 1toward (adjective)
  2. 2toward (preposition)

Main Entry:
1to·ward Listen to the pronunciation of 1toward Listen to the pronunciation of 1toward
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 Listen to the pronunciation of towards Listen to the pronunciation of towards \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 : afoot2 aobsolete : quick to learn : apt b: propitious , favoring <a toward breeze>
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