inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Anglų
~ 4400
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to move [something/someone] inward
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Sinonimai
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonimai
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Kolokacijos
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Temos
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[adjective] side facing inward
Sinonimai
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonimai
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Kolokacijos
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Temos
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is inward
Sinonimai
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonimai
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Kolokacijos
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Temos
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] turns inward
Temos
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
in - ward (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: inward
Žodžių šeima
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.