toward

Signification

Prep

1. In the direction of.
2. In relation to (someone or something).
3. For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
4. Located close to; near (a time or place).

Adj

1. Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
2. Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
3. (obsolete) Promising, likely.
4. (obsolete) Future; to-come.

Coupé comme

to‧ward

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/təˈwɔːd/

Étymologie

From Middle English toward, from Old English tōweard, from Proto-West Germanic *tōward, equivalent to to + -ward. Cognate with Middle Low German tôwart, Middle Dutch toewaert (Modern Dutch toewaarts), Middle High German zuowart, zūwart (Modern German zuwärts). Compare also Middle English tilward, tillward (“toward”).

Phrases

The pair argued and were unreasonable toward each other .

Le couple a discuté et était déraisonnable les uns envers les autres.