Definition of Inward in English :

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Inward meaning in English

Meaning of Inward in English

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Inward

see synonyms of inward

Adjective

1. inward

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

Example Sentences:
'a concern with inward reflections'

2. inbound, inward

directed or moving inward or toward a center

Example Sentences:
'the inbound train'
'inward flood of capital'

Adverb

3. inward, inwards

toward the center or interior

Example Sentences:
'move the needle further inwards!'

4. in, inward, inwards

to or toward the inside of

Example Sentences:
'come in'
'smash in the door'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Inward

see synonyms of inward
adjective
1. 
going or directed towards the middle of or into something
2. 
situated within; inside
3. 
of, relating to, or existing in the mind or spirit
inward meditation
4. 
of one's own country or a specific country
inward investment
adverb
5.  a variant of inwards (sense 1)
noun
6. 
the inward part; inside

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Inward

see synonyms of inward
adjective
1. 
situated within; being on the inside; internal
2. 
of or belonging to the inner nature of a person; mental or spiritual
3. 
directed toward the inside; ingoing
the inward pull of a centrifuge
4. 
a. 
intuitive; empathetic
an inward understanding of the poetic mind
b. 
subtle
a delicate inward lyricism
c. 
intimate (with)
the play invites the audience to be inward with the character
d. 
introspective
an obsession with inward consciousness
e. 
withdrawn; reticent
a shy and inward person
noun
5. 
the inside; inward part
6.  [pl.]
the entrails
adverb
7. 
toward the inside, interior, or center
8. 
into the mind, thoughts, or soul

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Inward

see synonyms of inward
adj.
1. Located inside; inner.
2. Directed or moving toward the interior: an inward flow.
3. Of, relating to, or existing in the thoughts or mind: inward doubts.
4. Intimate; familiar: is inward with the right people.
adv. also in·wards (-wərdz)
1. Toward the inside, center, or interior.
2. Toward the mind or the self: thoughts turned inward.
n.
1. An inner or central part.
2. An inner essence or spirit.
3. inwards Entrails; innards.

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