adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Moving toward a goal, or which affects movement theretoward.
2. 2
   Somehow abstractly associated with a goal.

Adverb

1. 1
   Toward a goal; toward the goal.

Etymology

From goal + -ward.

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