English to German Meaning of toward - zu

Toward :

preposition

zu, auf, seitens, in der Richtung von, beim, in der Nähe von, durch, eine lange, um ... Willen, Mit Empfehlungen an, wegen

Toward :: zuTowards :: gegenüber

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Definitions of toward in English

Preposition(1) in the direction of.(2) as regards; in relation to.(3) contributing to the cost of (something).
Adjective(1) going on; in progress.

Examples of toward in English

(1) Brett discusses his anger toward the world in general after his mother's death.(2) One of the most important steps toward achieving this goal is eliminating the gender pay gap.(3) Think of prosecutorial budget-sharing as an interim goal toward still greater freedom.(4) I looked over my shoulder as we walked toward the shore, but I couldn't see my father.(5) His sister, he said, also was working the course and was contributing her earnings toward the rifle.(6) As it is officially under the State Secretariat, its content is often regarded as biased toward the government.(7) Areas designed to give employees relief from their workspaces can go a long way toward achieving that goal.(8) He told me about his feelings toward his mom's death, and I talked to him about my finals.(9) None of this can have warmed London's heart toward intellectuals, real or fraudulent.(10) She walked away from me toward the direction of her locker, and I was left on my own to search for my math class.(11) As he turned to walk back toward me, I could see little droplets of drool forming at the corner of his mouth.(12) Mungo uses the language of commerce to convey his utmost tenderness toward Betty.(13) I walked off toward the direction of the house silently, not giving him a second glance.(14) We wish to thank several individuals who have contributed toward the completion of this research.(15) By trial and error, I moved toward achieving my goals, and you can do the same.(16) The man noticed her overly attentive stare and walked directly toward her.

Related Phrases of toward

(1) trend toward ::

Trend zu

(2) move toward ::

bewegen sich in Richtung

(3) turn toward ::

wenden sich

(4) lean toward ::

sich zuneigen

(5) go toward ::

geh zu

(6) head toward ::

Kopf in Richtung

(7) run toward ::

in Richtung laufen

Related Phrases of toward

(1) trend toward ::

Trend zu

(2) move toward ::

bewegen sich in Richtung

(3) turn toward ::

wenden sich

(4) lean toward ::

sich zuneigen

(5) go toward ::

geh zu

(6) head toward ::

Kopf in Richtung

(7) run toward ::

in Richtung laufen

Synonyms

Preposition

1. in the direction of ::

in der Richtung von

2. just before ::

kurz bevor

3. with regard to ::

Mit Empfehlungen an

4. as a contribution to ::

als Beitrag zur

Different Forms

toward, towards

Word Example from TV Shows

Because we don't have latent homosexual feelings TOWARD one another.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

She has always been positively predisposed TOWARD me.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 3

You untie your shoelace and you head TOWARD the restaurant.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 8

...were plummeting TOWARD Earth and he exploded it with his mind.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

Mr. Salamanca lunged TOWARD the vehicle

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 3

Examples of toward from TV Shows

Because we don't have latent homosexual feelings TOWARD one another.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

She has always been positively predisposed TOWARD me.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 3

You untie your shoelace and you head TOWARD the restaurant.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 8

...were plummeting TOWARD Earth and he exploded it with his mind.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

Mr. Salamanca lunged TOWARD the vehicle

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 3

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