{ 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.

The waves make towards\'b6 the pebbled shore.

2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning.

His eye shall be evil toward his brother.

Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.

3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.

This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble.

4. Near; about; approaching to.

I am toward nine years older since I left you.

{ To"ward, To"wards } adv. Near; at hand; in state of preparation.

Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward ?

We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards.

To"wards (&?;), prep. & adv. See Toward.

{ 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.

The waves make towards\'b6 the pebbled shore.

2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning.

His eye shall be evil toward his brother.

Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.

3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.

This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble.

4. Near; about; approaching to.

I am toward nine years older since I left you.

{ To"ward, To"wards } adv. Near; at hand; in state of preparation.

Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward ?

We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards.

To"wards (&?;), prep. & adv. See Toward.

• Alternative spelling of toward.