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towards

Main Entry:: ¹to·ward
Pronunciation:: \ˈtō-ərd, ˈtȯ(-ə)rd\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard facing, imminent, from tō, preposition, to + -weard -ward
Date:: before 12th century

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\ˈtō-ərdz, ˈtȯ(-ə)rdz\ [Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes, preposition, toward, from tōweard, adjective] a: coming soon : imminent b: happening at the moment : afoot2 aobsolete : quick to learn : apt b: propitious, favoring <a toward breeze>

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