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toward

/təˈwɔːrd/

[/təˈwɔːrd/]

in the direction of

Intermediatepreposition

Definition

Moving or facing in the direction of someone or something.

Example

She walked toward the door.

She walked toward the door.

Etymology

From Old English 'toweard', meaning 'in the direction of'.

How & Where It’s Used

Spelled 'towards' in British English; both are correct.

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