to·ward or to·wards 
/ˈtowɚd, ˈtoɚd/ /ˈtowɚdz, ˈtoɚdz/ preposition
/ˈtowɚd, ˈtoɚd/ /ˈtowɚdz, ˈtoɚdz/ preposition 1 a : in the direction of (something or someone)
▪ The bus is heading toward town. ▪ She took a step toward the door. ▪ He leaned towards me.
b — used to indicate the direction faced by something ▪ Turn the chair toward the window. ▪ The mirrors are pointed toward each other. 2 a : near (a particular place)
▪ They live out towards the edge of town.
b : not long before (a particular time)
▪ It was (getting) toward noon when they arrived. ▪ We're thinking of taking a vacation towards the end of the month. 3 : in a process that is intended to produce or achieve (something)
▪ Efforts toward peace have been largely unsuccessful. ▪ a step/trend towards democracy 4 : in regard to (something or someone)
▪ He has a generally positive attitude toward [=about] life. ▪ She's been very kind towards them. [=she has treated them very kindly] 5 : as part of the payment for (something)
▪ We put $100 toward a new sofa.
▪ The bus is heading toward town. ▪ She took a step toward the door. ▪ He leaned towards me.
b — used to indicate the direction faced by something ▪ Turn the chair toward the window. ▪ The mirrors are pointed toward each other.
▪ They live out towards the edge of town.
b : not long before (a particular time)
▪ It was (getting) toward noon when they arrived. ▪ We're thinking of taking a vacation towards the end of the month.
▪ Efforts toward peace have been largely unsuccessful. ▪ a step/trend towards democracy
▪ He has a generally positive attitude toward [=about] life. ▪ She's been very kind towards them. [=she has treated them very kindly]
▪ We put $100 toward a new sofa.
