toward
In direction of
Toward is actually a compound preposition that combines the preposition to with ward, an old word that means in the direction of (as in homeward, southward).
Toward always indicates a destination or goal: drive toward the post and then turn left; we are working toward a solution to that problem.
In relation to time, toward means not long before: Toward sundown we all began to get tired.
Apparent earth-sky meeting
- tomorrowThe day after today
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
foresight · approaching · forthcoming · pending · imminent · looming · nearing · impending
Device showing cardinal directions
- bearingPosture or orientation
- headingDirectional course traveled
- coursePlanned path forward
- trajectoryPath of moving object
vector · orientation · north · south · east · west · route · path
Purpose or goal
- targetObject of pursuit
- purposeReason something exists
- destinationIntended arrival point
- aimPurpose or direction
aspiration · ambition · end · focus · pursuit · quest · intention · milestone
Inherent character or arrangement
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- feelingSensed inner state
- sentimentFelt attitude or view
regard · leaning · openness · receptiveness · warmth · hostility · animosity · friendliness
Forward movement or promotion
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- improvementPositive change in quality
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
movement · momentum · stride · headway · breakthrough · gain · progression · maturation
Supplying monetary resources
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- aidSupport given freely
- backingAid or sponsorship
sponsorship · grant · subsidy · assistance · help · payment · allocation · earmarked
horizon
Apparent earth-sky meeting
- tomorrowThe day after today
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- anticipationState of awaiting something
expectation · foresight · approaching · forthcoming · pending · imminent · looming · nearing · impending · upcoming
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
trajectory · vector · orientation · north · south · east · west · route · path · pathway
objective
Purpose or goal
- targetObject of pursuit
- purposeReason something exists
- destinationIntended arrival point
aim · aspiration · ambition · end · focus · pursuit · quest · intention · milestone · benchmark
disposition
Inherent character or arrangement
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- feelingSensed inner state
sentiment · regard · leaning · openness · receptiveness · warmth · hostility · animosity · friendliness · sympathy
advancement
Forward movement or promotion
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- growthIncrease in size
- improvementPositive change in quality
evolution · movement · momentum · stride · headway · breakthrough · gain · progression · maturation · transformation
funding
Supplying monetary resources
backing · sponsorship · grant · subsidy · assistance · help · payment · allocation · earmarked · designated
- locationhere, there, place, position, location
- location wordshere, there, where, north, south
- prepositionsabove, about, across, after, along
- spellingscolour, color, favour, favor, honour
- metaprogramsaway from, match, mismatch, options, procedures
- adverbs of direction/mannersideways, around, across, through, along
- leaning towards
- lean towardsFavor without committing
- work towardsProgress toward a goal
- geared towardsIntended for a specific audience
- went towardsMoved closer to
- gear towardsAdapt for specific group