to·ward prep. = to·wards1. In the direction of: driving toward home.2. In a position facing: had his back toward me.3. Somewhat before in time: It began to rain toward morning.4. With regard to; in relation to: an optimistic attitude toward the future.5. In furtherance or partial fulfillment of: contributed five dollars toward the bill.6. By way of achieving; with a view to: efforts toward peace.adj.1. Favoring success or a good outcome; propitious.2. (often towards) Happening soon; imminent.3. (Obsolete) Being quick to understand or learn.在意义上，两者相同。

两者最基本的用法是做介词用，当然还有形容词的用法。

两者的差别是方言性的，即，美国人多用 toward，英国人多用towards。

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