toward
Translation
toward, towards
Examples
He walked toward the door.
He walked toward the door.
This money goes toward your education.
This money goes toward your education.
It was getting toward midnight.
It was getting toward midnight.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) in the direction of (sth./sb.) He walked toward the door.
((sth.)) as a contribution to (sth.) This money goes toward your education.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to, towards, in the direction of; Antonyms: away from, from
Etymology
From Old English 'tōweard', a combination of 'tō' (to) and '-weard' (indicating direction).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'to' + 'ward' (direction). 'Toward' is the preferred spelling in American English, while 'towards' is more common in British English.