toward — in the direction of; moving closer to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in the direction of; moving closer to
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The cat crept toward the fish tank like a sneaky ninja.
- She's working toward her dream of becoming a pizza taste-tester.
- The students walked toward the cafeteria at lunch time.
toward
PREPOSITION[/tɔːrd/]
in the direction of; moving closer to
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'toweard', a compound formation combining the preposition 'to' (toward, to) with the directional suffix '-ward' (direction). The word evolved to denote movement or orientation in the direction of something.
Breakdown
to- (preposition meaning 'to, toward') + -ward (suffix indicating direction or position). The suffix '-ward' derives from Proto-Germanic and means 'direction' or 'oriented toward'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat crept toward the fish tank like a sneaky ninja.”
“She's working toward her dream of becoming a pizza taste-tester.”
“The students walked toward the cafeteria at lunch time.”
“My attitude toward homework changes dramatically on Sunday nights.”
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