Definition of: toward

(tôrd, tōrd, tə·wôrd′) prep.
1. In the direction of; facing.
2. With respect to; regarding: his attitude toward women.
3. In anticipation of or as a contribution to; for: He is saving toward his education.
4. Near in point of time; approaching; about: arriving toward evening.
5. Tending to result in; designed or likely to achieve: a struggle toward mutual understanding. Also to·wards′. See synonyms under AT.
—adjective (tôrd, tōrd) Archaic or Rare
1. Ready to do or learn; apt.
2. Docile.
3. In progress: used predicatively.
4. Impending or imminent. [OE tōweard <tō to + -weard -ward]
—to·ward′ness noun