Word Type

Preposition

Adjective

Proper Noun

The word "toward" can be used as preposition, adjective and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

fromward

Derived Terms

regression toward the mean theretoward towardly towardness untoward wheretoward

Derived From

to

Related Terms

approaching apt at hand coming docile froward future impending likely near pliant present promising yielding

Synonym Network

towards

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