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toward    音标拼音: [təw'ɔrd] [t'ɔrd]
prep. 向,对于,为了

向,对於,为了

Toward \To"ward\, a. [AS. ?. See {Toward}, prep.]
1. Approaching; coming near. "His toward peril." --Spenser.
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2. Readly to do or learn; compliant with duty; not froward;
apt; docile; tractable; as, a toward youth.
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3. Ready to act; forward; bold; valiant.
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Why, that is spoken like a toward prince. --Shak.
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Toward \To"ward\, Towards \To"wards\, prep.[AS. ? impending,
imminent, future, toward, ? towards. See {To}, and -{ward},
{wards}.]
1. In the direction of; to.
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He set his face toward the wilderness. --Num. xxiv.
1.
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The waves make towards the pebbled shore. --Shak.
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2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or
reference to; regarding; concerning.
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His eye shall be evil toward his brother. --Deut.
xxviii. 54.
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Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a
conscience void of offense toward God, and toward
men. --Acts xxiv.
16.
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3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.
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This was the first alarm England received towards
any trouble. --Clarendom.
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4. Near; about; approaching to.
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I am toward nine years older since I left you.
--Swift.
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Toward \To"ward\, Towards \To"wards\ adv.
Near; at hand; in state of preparation.
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Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward ? --Shak.
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We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards. --Shak.
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  • Toward or towards? | Merriam-Webster
    Both toward and towards are two forms of the same word They've been used interchangeably since their inception in the 9th century Toward is more common in the US and in Canada, while towards is typically preferred elsewhere You should feel free to choose the one you prefer
  • Toward vs. Towards - Whats the Difference? - GRAMMARIST
    As a basic rule, North American English uses toward, and all its surrounding areas use towards Toward is the preferred spelling in American and Canadian English
  • Towards or toward ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary
    Towards and toward are prepositions We can use both forms, but towards is much more common than toward Toward (s) most often means ‘in the direction of something’: The oil pollution is now moving towards the shore, and could threaten beaches and wild life He stood up and moved toward the door
  • Toward vs. Towards: How to Choose the Right Word - ThoughtCo
    'Toward' and 'towards' mean the same but are used differently in American and British English American English prefers 'toward', while British English leans towards 'towards' in usage Choosing between 'toward' and 'towards' depends on the audience and regional writing norms
  • Which should you use, toward or towards? | Britannica Dictionary
    Although this is a question that confuses many, the answer is simple: Toward and towards are completely interchangeable, so you can use either one whenever you want
  • Toward vs. Towards: Understanding the Spelling Difference
    The words “toward” and “towards” are prepositions that indicate direction, but their spellings can often cause confusion While both words essentially mean the same thing, their usage varies depending on regional preferences and writing styles
  • Is It Toward or Towards? | Spelling, Difference Examples
    Toward and towards are two ways of spelling the same preposition, which means “in contribution to,” “in the direction of,” or “in relation to ” The words are often used interchangeably, but there’s a difference in preference depending on whether you use British or American English
  • TOWARD Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    Toward definition: in the direction of See examples of TOWARD used in a sentence
  • Toward vs. Towards: Clear Up the Confusion! - 7ESL
    Toward vs Towards: Definition, Examples “Toward” and “towards” are both correct and mean the same thing, but their usage depends on regional preferences
  • Toward or Towards - Grammarly Blog
    Both spellings are correct, and they mean the same thing: in the direction of Toward is the preferred spelling in the United States and Canada In other English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, towards is the more common spelling





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