In the direction of. / In relation to (someone or something). / For the purpose of attaining (an aim). / Located close to; near (a time or place).

Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward. / (obsolete) Future; to-come. / (dated) Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand. / (obsolete or archaic) Promising, likely.

Alternative form of toward

In the direction of something (indicated by context).

Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.

plural of towardness

The quality or state of being toward.

(idiomatic) With an intention, goal, or consideration to.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, towards. / (transitive) To favor in a decision.

Alternative form of gear to.