inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
English
~ 4400
befelé, beljebb, befelé irányuló, befelé hajló, befelé nyíló, befelé forduló, magába forduló, önvizsgáló, befelé fordulva
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to move [something/someone] inward
She stepped inward to avoid the closing door.
Beljebb lépett, hogy kikerülje a csukódó ajtót.
The crowd slowly moved inward toward the stage.
A tömeg lassan beljebb húzódott a színpad felé.
He turned inward and walked into the room.
Push the lever inward to lock it.
They leaned inward to hear each other better.
Learner examples
He walked inward into the house.
Befelé ment a házba.
She moved inward to the middle of the room.
Beljebb ment a szoba közepére.
They turned inward to face the table.
Push inward to close the drawer.
The chairs were moved inward for more space.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Meaning
Toward the inside or center
Collocations
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Synonyms
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonyms
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Themes
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
In the direction of the inside or toward the center of something.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[adjective] side facing inward
The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
Az ajtók befelé nyíló szerkezetűek.
She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
Megcsodálta a szobor befelé hajló ívét.
The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Learner examples
The car has an inward door lock.
Az autó ajtózára befelé néz.
The wall has an inward bend.
A fal egy helyen befelé hajlik.
The house has an inward-facing window.
Meaning
Facing or directed toward the inside
Collocations
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Synonyms
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonyms
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Themes
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Definition
On or facing the inside part of something.
Situated on or directed toward the inside or center of something.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is inward
His inward nature made him seem quiet at parties.
Befelé forduló természete miatt csendesnek tűnt a társasági összejöveteleken.
She spent an inward afternoon reflecting on her choices.
Önvizsgáló délutánt töltött azzal, hogy átgondolta a döntéseit.
He took an inward look at his motivations.
Learner examples
He is an inward person who likes to read alone.
Ő olyan befelé forduló ember, aki szeret egyedül olvasni.
She feels inward today and does not want to talk.
Ma befelé fordulónak érzi magát, és nem akar beszélgetni.
I had an inward day and stayed home.
Meaning
Directed toward one's own mind or feelings
Collocations
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Synonyms
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonyms
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Thinking about your own feelings and thoughts instead of things around you.
Concentrating on or concerned with one's own inner thoughts and emotions rather than external things.
Usage pattern:
[someone] turns inward
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Toward one's own mind or feelings
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
(Thinking) about yourself instead of other things.
(Of thoughts or feelings) directed toward oneself rather than outward toward others or external things.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Syllables & stress
in - ward (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inward
Word family
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.