What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “toward”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “toward”

The antonyms of toward are away from and opposite to. The antonym away from indicates a direction that is moving away from something or someone, while opposite to indicates a direction that is facing or moving in the opposite direction.

Explore all Antonyms of “toward”

• away from
• opposite to

Definitions and Examples of away from, opposite to

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

away from

In a direction moving further from something or someone.

Example

He walked away from the building and towards his car.

opposite to

Facing or moving in the opposite direction.

Example

The store is located on the street opposite to the park.

Key Differences: away from vs opposite to

• 1. Away from implies a direction that is moving further from something or someone, while toward implies a direction that is moving closer to something or someone.
• 2. Opposite to indicates a direction that is facing or moving in the opposite direction, while toward indicates a direction that is moving closer to something or someone.

Effective Usage of away from, opposite to

• 1. Giving Directions: Use away from and opposite to to give clear directions to someone.
• 2. Describing Movement: Use these antonyms to describe movement in different directions.
• 3. Spatial Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe the position of objects or people in relation to each other.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of toward are away from and opposite to. Use away from to indicate a direction moving further from something or someone, and opposite to to indicate a direction facing or moving in the opposite direction. These antonyms can be used to give directions, describe movement, and explain spatial relationships.