toward
Translation
toward, towards
Examples
He walked toward the sea.
He walked toward the sea.
Her feelings toward him changed.
Her feelings toward him changed.
They saved money toward a new car.
They saved money toward a new car.
Grammar Patterns
toward ((sth./sb.)) in the direction of (sth./sb.) He walked toward the sea.
Similar Words
towards, to, for
Etymology
From Old English 'tōweard', from 'tō' (to) + '-weard' (a suffix indicating direction).
Memory Tips
This is the standard and more common form in American English. It simply means 'in the direction of'.