אנגלית

inward

gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1 אנגלית
~ 4400
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb B1 relation
1

Toward the inside or center

Moving toward the inside of a place or object.

תבנית שימוש: to move [something/someone] inward
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
מילים נרדפות
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
הפכים
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
צירופים
turn inward |move inward |face inward |push inward
נושאים
space |movement |daily life |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.

תבנית שימוש: [adjective] side facing inward
מילים נרדפות
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
הפכים
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
צירופים
inward side |inward surface |inward flow
נושאים
space |objects |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
  • She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
  • The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] is inward
מילים נרדפות
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
הפכים
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
צירופים
inward focus |inward reflection |inward journey
נושאים
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] turns inward
נושאים
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
דקדוק
צורת המילון
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
הברות והטעמה
in - ward (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
צורות המילה
Adjective
  • Base: inward
משפחת מילים
Core family
inwardly adverb
Related words
inner adjective A2 internal adjective B1 internally adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
outward adverb B1 outwardly adverb B2
ביטויים

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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
  • During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.

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