In a direction toward oneself, or toward something aimed at. Obsolete or archaic. †toward and froward (dialect fromward), to and fro.
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释义 | the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement towards a thing, person, or position > [adverb] (32) towarda1300 In a direction toward oneself, or toward something aimed at. Obsolete or archaic. †toward and froward (dialect fromward), to and fro. justc1440 As a modifier: exactly, precisely; actually; very closely. Also (now archaic) even just (cf. even, adv.… Of place or position, modifying… towards1590 In the direction of some person or thing indicated by the context (cf. toward, adj. 1, forwards, onwards). Obsolete or archaic. in1709 Expressing position attained by (or as if by) coming, advancing, bending, or closing in. Formerly also: †at close quarters (obsolete). in-ower1813 In towards some point; esp. nearer to the fire. (Cf. atour, in-bye, adv.) Subcategories:— towards that place (5) — towards the speaker or this place (5) — near (expressing motion) (4) — as far as a place otherwise indicated (1) — together (expressing motion) (2) — as close or tight as possible (2) — accessible to all (5) — towards a centre (1) — in manner or by way of attraction (2) |
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