toward Význam & definícia

Význam toward v slovenčine

• 0 in the direction of, or closer to someone or something:

  • She stood up and walked toward him.

  • He leaned toward his wife and whispered, "Can we go home soon?"

  • She kept glancing toward the phone.

  • The country seems to be drifting toward war.

  • There is a trend toward healthier eating among all sectors of the population.

• 1 in relation to something or someone:

  • They've always been very friendly toward me.

  • There has been a change in government policy toward energy efficiency.

  • He feels a lot of anger/hostility/antagonism/animosity toward his father.

  • Most newspapers are biased toward one particular political party.

• 2 near to, just before, or around a time or place:

  • Our seats were toward the back of the theater.

  • I often get hungry toward the middle of the morning.

  • We're getting toward winter, and it's getting dark earlier.

• 3 for the purpose of buying or achieving something:

  • I'm saving up to buy a car, and Dad has given me some money toward it.

  • Would you like to make a contribution (= give some money) toward a present for Linda?

  • The work that students do during the semester counts toward their final grade.

• 4 in the direction of; closer to:

  • She stood up and walked toward him.

  • The hurricane is heading toward Florida.

• 5 in relation to:

  • Their attitudes toward politicians have changed.

• 6 near to; just before or around:

  • Our seats were toward the back of the theater.

  • Harry’s book will be published toward the end of the year.

• 7 for the purpose of (buying or achieving something):

  • I’m saving up to buy a car, and Dad gave me some money toward it.

  • Government should be working toward a cleaner environment.

  • How much does this exam count toward our final grade?