This use shows moving or going in the direction of something. It tells where someone or something moves or points.
She walked toward the door quickly.
The cat ran toward the garden fast.
This meaning shows a feeling or attitude someone has about a person, idea, or thing. It describes how someone thinks or feels.
He feels kind toward his new friend.
Her words were warm toward the team.
This use means making progress or moving closer to a goal or result. It shows development in work or plans.
We made steps toward better health.
The project moves toward success now.
This meaning shows something happening close to a certain time. It tells about approximate timing.
The meeting is toward noon today.
She arrived toward evening time.
This technical use shows the direction of a vector, force, or object in math or physics. It tells orientation.
Vector A points toward the positive x-axis.
The force is directed toward the center.
This meaning shows how a person acts or feels about a thing or person. It describes behavior or opinion.
Her attitude toward work is very serious.
I have a positive feeling toward learning.
This use means giving or saving money aimed at buying or funding something. It shows purpose of payment.
I put money toward my new car.
She saved money toward college fees.
