<p><strong>Preposition</strong></p><ul><li>in the direction of: to walk toward the river.</li><li>with a view to obtaining or having; for: They're saving money toward a new house.</li><li>in the area or vicinity of; near: Our cabin is toward the top of the hill.</li><li>turned to; facing: Her back was toward me.</li><li>shortly before; close to: toward midnight.</li><li>as a help or contribution to: to give money toward a person's expenses.</li><li>with respect to; as regards: his attitude toward women.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>about to come soon; imminent.</li><li>going on; in progress; afoot: There is work toward.</li><li>propitious; favorable.</li><li>Obsolete: promising or apt, as a student.</li><li>compliant; docile.</li></ul>