inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Английски
~ 4400
Значения
0 значения
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Модел на употреба:
to move [something/someone] inward
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Синоними
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Антоними
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Колокации
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Теми
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She stepped inward to avoid the closing door.
- The crowd slowly moved inward toward the stage.
- He turned inward and walked into the room.
- Push the lever inward to lock it.
- They leaned inward to hear each other better.
Примери за учащи
- He walked inward into the house.
- She moved inward to the middle of the room.
- They turned inward to face the table.
- Push inward to close the drawer.
- The chairs were moved inward for more space.
adjective
B2
property
2
Facing or directed toward the inside
On or facing the inside part of something.
Модел на употреба:
[adjective] side facing inward
Синоними
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Антоними
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Колокации
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Теми
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Примери за учащи
- The car has an inward door lock.
- The wall has an inward bend.
- The house has an inward-facing window.
adjective
B2
property
3
Directed toward one's own mind or feelings
Thinking about your own feelings and thoughts instead of things around you.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is inward
Синоними
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Антоними
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Колокации
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Теми
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- His inward nature made him seem quiet at parties.
- She spent an inward afternoon reflecting on her choices.
- He took an inward look at his motivations.
Примери за учащи
- He is an inward person who likes to read alone.
- She feels inward today and does not want to talk.
- I had an inward day and stayed home.
adverb
property
4
Toward one's own mind or feelings
(Thinking) about yourself instead of other things.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] turns inward
Теми
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Граматика
Речникова форма
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Срички и ударение
in - ward (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: inward
Семейство думи
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Изрази
look inward
1/lˈʊk ˈɪnwɚd/
fixed phrase
To examine your own thoughts and feelings
To think carefully about your own mind and reasons for doing things.
Примери
- The team needs to look inward to solve its problems.
- He looked inward for strength during the crisis.
turn inward
1/tˈɚn ˈɪnwɚd/
fixed phrase
To focus on oneself mentally or emotionally
To think about your own feelings instead of things outside you.
Примери
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.