close or closer to a point in time in relation to somebody/something with the aim of obtaining something, or helping somebody to obtain something. Work towards · Gear towards · Lean towards · Go towards

1in the direction of someone or something They were heading toward the Canadian border. · 2getting closer to achieving something This is a first step toward ...

​to start moving towards something. He made towards the door. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, ...

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word toward, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

Definition of work towards phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...

​to be used as part of the payment for something. The money will go towards a new car. go towards doing something Part of my pay goes towards paying off my ...

We can use both forms, but towards is much more common than toward. Toward(s) most often means 'in the direction of something': The oil pollution is now moving ...

There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word towards, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

in the direction of, or closer to someone or something: She stood up and walked towards him. He leaned towards his wife and whispered, "Can we go home soon?"

​to give money to pay part of the cost of something. Here's $100 to put towards your ski trip. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary ...