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toward
preposition

Divide toward into syllables:

to · ward

How to pronounce toward:

Definition of toward:

toward (preposition):
in the direction of

Synonyms for toward:

about
as for
as regards
concerning
in regard to
in view of
of
on
regarding
respecting
touching
with regard to
with respect to

Antonyms for toward:

against
averse to
in competition with
in opposition to
opposed to
set against

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