inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Angol
~ 4400
Jelentések
0 jelentés
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Használati minta:
to move [something/someone] inward
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Szinonimák
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonimák
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Szókapcsolatok
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Témák
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Használati minta:
[adjective] side facing inward
Szinonimák
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonimák
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Szókapcsolatok
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Témák
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Használati minta:
[someone] is inward
Szinonimák
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonimák
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Szókapcsolatok
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Témák
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Használati minta:
[someone] turns inward
Témák
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
in - ward (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: inward
Szócsalád
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.