prep. | 1. | In the direction of; to. |
2. | With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning. | |
3. | Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of. | |
4. | Near; about; approaching to. | |
adv. | 1. | Near; at hand; in state of preparation. |
a. | 1. | Approaching; coming near. |
2. | Readly to do or learn; compliant with duty; not froward; apt; docile; tractable; | |
3. | Ready to act; forward; bold; valiant. |