toward

Prep

In the direction of.
In relation to (someone or something).
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
Located close to; near (a time or place).

Adj

Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
Promising, likely.
Future; to-come.

General

In the direction of; facing or moving toward.

Examples

His eyes drifted TOWARD the triple word score, envisioning a massive play.
I'm saving money toward retirement.
Our place is over toward the station.
She moved toward the door.
What are your feelings toward him?

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard, from Proto-West Germanic *tōward, equivalent to to + -ward. Cognate with Middle Low German tôwart, Middle Dutch toewaert (Modern Dutch toewaarts), Middle High German zuowart, zūwart (Modern German zuwärts). Compare also Middle English tilward, tillward (“toward”).

Synonyms

coming, future, imminent, impending, in the offing, proximate

Antonyms

away from, fromward, froward, untoward

Scrabble Score: 10

toward: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
toward: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
toward: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

toward: valid Words With Friends Word