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In the direction of: driving toward home.
(preposition)
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In a position facing: had his back toward me.
(preposition)
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Somewhat before in time: It began to rain toward morning.
(preposition)
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With regard to; in relation to: an optimistic attitude toward the future.
(preposition)
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In furtherance or partial fulfillment of: contributed five dollars toward the bill.
(preposition)
American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.