inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Anglais
~ 4400
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Schéma d’usage :
to move [something/someone] inward
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Synonymes
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonymes
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Collocations
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Thèmes
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[adjective] side facing inward
Synonymes
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonymes
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Collocations
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Thèmes
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is inward
Synonymes
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonymes
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Collocations
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Thèmes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] turns inward
Thèmes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Grammaire
Forme canonique
inward
API
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - ward (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: inward
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.