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toward

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "toward" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

toward

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

toward is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, toward is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftoward

1adjective
  • Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
  • Future; to-come.
  • Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
  • Promising, likely.
1preposition
  • In the direction of.

    Example: "She moved toward the door."

  • In relation to (someone or something).

    Example: "What are your feelings toward him?"

  • For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

    Example: "I'm saving money toward retirement."

  • Located close to; near (a time or place).

    Example: "Our place is over toward the station."

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