Definition of toward

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Toward (prep.) Alt. of Toward.

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Southward :: Southward (a.) Toward the south.
Rout :: Rout (n.) A disturbance of the peace by persons assembled together with intent to do a thing which, if executed, would make them rioters, and actually making a motion toward the executing thereof..
Make :: Make (v. i.) To proceed; to tend; to move; to go; as, he made toward home; the tiger made at the sportsmen..
Towards :: Towards (prep.) In the direction of; to.
Inshore :: Inshore (a.) Being near or moving towards the shore; as, inshore fisheries; inshore currents..
Upstairs :: Upstairs (adv.) Up the stairs; in or toward an upper story.
Equinoctially :: Equinoctially (adv.) Towards the equinox.
Aim :: Aim (v. i.) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it..
Proctor :: Proctor (v. t.) To act as a proctor toward; to manage as an attorney or agent.
Port :: Port (n.) The larboard or left side of a ship (looking from the stern toward the bow); as, a vessel heels to port. See Note under Larboard. Also used adjectively..
Increscent :: Increscent (a.) Increasing; on the increase; -- said of the moon represented as the new moon, with the points turned toward the dexter side..
Up :: Up (adv.) Aloft; on high; in a direction contrary to that of gravity; toward or in a higher place or position; above; -- the opposite of down.
Haemad :: Haemad (adv.) Toward the haemal side; on the haemal side of; -- opposed to neurad.
Inboard :: Inboard (a. & adv.) From without inward; toward the inside; as, the inboard stroke of a steam engine piston, the inward or return stroke..
Godward :: Godward (adv.) Toward God.
Gardant :: Gardant (a.) Turning the head towards the spectator, but not the body; -- said of a lion or other beast..
Ascendent :: Ascendent (a.) Rising toward the zenith; above the horizon.
Superior :: Superior (a.) Belonging to the part of an axillary flower which is toward the main stem; posterior.
Philanthropy :: Philanthropy (n.) Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy.
Sentiment :: Sentiment (a.) A thought prompted by passion or feeling; a state of mind in view of some subject; feeling toward or respecting some person or thing; disposition prompting to action or expression.
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