in the direction of

to walk toward the river.

with a view to obtaining or having; for

They're saving money toward a new house.

in the area or vicinity of; near

Our cabin is toward the top of the hill.

turned to; facing

Her back was toward me.

shortly before; close to

toward midnight.

as a help or contribution to

to give money toward a person's expenses.

with respect to; as regards

his attitude toward women.

about to come soon; imminent.

going on; in progress; afoot

There is work toward.

propitious; favorable.

Obsolete .

promising or apt, as a student.

compliant; docile.

adjective

advantageous , benefic , beneficent , benignant , favorable , good , helpful , profitable , propitious , salutary , useful

preposition

against , anent , approaching , apropos , beneficial , coming , concerning , facing , favoring , forward , into , near , obliging , propitious , regarding , willing