Definitions For Toward

Adverb

In a given direction, typically toward something specific. nearly, nearly, almost.

Derived terms

{{l, enm, toward and froward}}

Adjective

future, future, forthcoming; to come. Near at hand; imminent, nigh. Moving forth. of goodwill, benevolent; well-tempered, gentle.

Related terms

{{l, enm, towardnesse}}

Descendants

{{desc, en, toward}}

Preposition

In the direction of; toward. Into the presence of. In proximity to; near, by. In an exchange or communication with; to. Having a wont or tendency towards. Similar to. Subject to; under the control of. Useful for; prepared for.

Derived terms

{{l, enm, as toward}}

Descendants

{{desc, en, toward}}

Etymology

From {{inh, enm, ang, tōweard}}, tōwærd; equivalent to {{af, enm, to, -ward}}.

Anagrams

to-draw, todraw

Middle English

Alternative forms

{{alter, enm, towarde, towar, towart, touard, touarde, touwar, touward, touwarde, towerd, towert, taward, tawarde, tawart, twoward, tort, toweard, towearde, towerd, towarð, towweard, touwward}}

Is Toward a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
10

The word Toward is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Toward in a Sentence

  • The bus is heading toward town.
  • She took a step toward the door.
  • They live out towards the edge of town.

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