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How to pronounce toward
Say it like this: /tɔɹd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does toward mean?
prepIn the direction of.
“She moved toward the door.”
In relation to (someone or something).
“What are your feelings toward him?”
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
“I'm saving money toward retirement.”
adjYielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
Approaching, coming near; impending.
“Do you heare ought (Sir) of a Battell toward.”
Happening; going on.
“Old Dean Herbert, hearing what was toward, comes tottering along hither, to plead humbly for himself and his mill.”
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