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
🇺🇸 US/tɔːrd/
🇬🇧 UK/təˈwɔːd/
🌳Etymology
Rootto
Suffix--ward
🎵Rhyme
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sword
lord
ford
🔗Collocations
move toward
attitude toward
work toward
head toward
feeling toward
step toward
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The cat crept toward the fish tank like a sneaky ninja.”
😄 Fun example
“She's working toward her dream of becoming a pizza taste-tester.”
“The students walked toward the cafeteria at lunch time.”
😄 Fun example
“My attitude toward homework changes dramatically on Sunday nights.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
toin the direction ofapproachingnear
Antonyms
away fromfrom
Related
forwardonwardinwardoutwarddirection
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