inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Inggris
~ 4400
Makna
0 makna
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Pola penggunaan:
to move [something/someone] inward
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Sinonim
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonim
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Kolokasi
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Tema
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[adjective] side facing inward
Sinonim
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonim
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Kolokasi
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Tema
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone] is inward
Sinonim
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonim
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Kolokasi
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Tema
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone] turns inward
Tema
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Suku kata & tekanan
in - ward (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: inward
Kata terkait
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.