inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
영어
~ 4400
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
사용 패턴：
to move [something/someone] inward
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
유의어
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
반의어
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
연어
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
주제
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[adjective] side facing inward
유의어
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
반의어
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
연어
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
주제
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is inward
유의어
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
반의어
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
연어
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
주제
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] turns inward
주제
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
문법
기본형
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
음절 및 강세
in - ward （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: inward
관련 단어
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.