{ To″ward, To″wards } (?), prep.[AS. � impending, imminent, future, toward, � towards. See To, and -ward, wards.] 1. In the direction of; to.
He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1.
The waves make towards″ the pebbled shore. Shak.
2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning.
His eye shall be evil toward his brother. Deut. xxviii. 54.
Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men. Acts xxiv. 16.
3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.
This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble. Clarendom.
4. Near; about; approaching to.
I am toward nine years older since I left you. Swift.