inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to move [something/someone] inward
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Συνώνυμα
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Αντώνυμα
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Θέματα
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[adjective] side facing inward
Συνώνυμα
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Αντώνυμα
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Θέματα
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is inward
Συνώνυμα
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Αντώνυμα
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Θέματα
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] turns inward
Θέματα
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - ward (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: inward
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.