inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Inglese
~ 4400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Schema d'uso:
to move [something/someone] inward
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Sinonimi
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Contrari
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Collocazioni
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Temi
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[adjective] side facing inward
Sinonimi
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Contrari
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Collocazioni
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Temi
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is inward
Sinonimi
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Contrari
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Collocazioni
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Temi
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] turns inward
Temi
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Grammatica
Forma base
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Sillabe e accento
in - ward (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: inward
Famiglia di parole
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.