In the direction of.To; on the way to; aiming or intending to reach, be, become, do, or the like: referring to destination, goal, end in view, aim, purpose, or design.With respect to; as regards; in relation to; concerning; respecting; regarding; expressing relation or reference.For; for the purpose of completing, promoting, fostering, defraying, relieving, or the like; as a help or contribution to.Near; nearly; about; close upon; as, toward three o'clock.[Toward was formerly sometimes divided, and the object inserted between.Coming; coming near; approaching; near; future; also, at hand; present.Yielding; pliant; hence, docile; ready to do or to learn; apt; not froward.Promising; likely; forward.