inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Inglés
~ 4400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Patrón de uso:
to move [something/someone] inward
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Sinónimos
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antónimos
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Colocaciones
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Temas
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[adjective] side facing inward
Sinónimos
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antónimos
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Colocaciones
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Temas
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is inward
Sinónimos
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antónimos
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Colocaciones
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] turns inward
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inward
AFI
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Sílabas y acento
in - ward (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: inward
Familia de palabras
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.