inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4400
Významy
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adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Vzorec užití:
to move [something/someone] inward
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Synonyma
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonyma
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Kolokace
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Témata
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[adjective] side facing inward
Synonyma
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonyma
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Kolokace
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Témata
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is inward
Synonyma
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonyma
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Kolokace
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Témata
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] turns inward
Témata
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - ward (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: inward
Příbuzná slova
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.