inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 4400
معنیها
۰ معنی
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
الگوی کاربرد:
to move [something/someone] inward
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
هممعنیها
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
متضادها
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
ترکیبهای رایج
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
موضوعها
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[adjective] side facing inward
هممعنیها
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
متضادها
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
ترکیبهای رایج
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
موضوعها
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is inward
هممعنیها
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
متضادها
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
ترکیبهای رایج
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
موضوعها
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] turns inward
موضوعها
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
هجاها و تکیه
in - ward (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: inward
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.