inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 4400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to move [something/someone] inward
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[adjective] side facing inward
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is inward
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] turns inward
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - ward (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: inward
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.