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- pronunciation:
- tord
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tword
[or]
t
word
part of speech: |
preposition |
definition 1: |
moving or facing in the direction of.
We walked toward the main street.
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definition 2: |
facing directly.
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definition 3: |
just before; close to.
They will leave toward afternoon.- similar words:
- near
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definition 4: |
with respect to; in relation to.
She was spiteful toward him. |
definition 5: |
as partial satisfaction of.
Here is ten dollars toward the bill. |
definition 6: |
in the way of achieving or promoting.
The new law is a step toward equality. |
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derivation: |
towards (prep.) |
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