toward

preposition: in the direction of
- We walked toward the distant mountains.
preposition: having a tendency or inclination in a certain direction, especially in terms of development, change, or progress
- The company is moving toward more sustainable manufacturing practices.
preposition: approaching a point in time; near or close to a particular moment
- Toward the end of the day, everyone began to feel tired.
preposition: in relation to; regarding
- He felt a great deal of anger toward his rival.