inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
英語
~ 4400
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
用法パターン：
to move [something/someone] inward
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
類義語
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
対義語
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
コロケーション
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
テーマ
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[adjective] side facing inward
類義語
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
対義語
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
コロケーション
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
テーマ
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone] is inward
類義語
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
対義語
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
コロケーション
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
テーマ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone] turns inward
テーマ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
文法
辞書形
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
音節・強勢
in - ward （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: inward
関連語
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.