inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Angielski
~ 4400
befelé, beljebb, befelé irányuló, befelé hajló, befelé nyíló, befelé forduló, magába forduló, önvizsgáló, befelé fordulva
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
to move [something/someone] inward
She stepped inward to avoid the closing door.
Beljebb lépett, hogy kikerülje a csukódó ajtót.
The crowd slowly moved inward toward the stage.
A tömeg lassan beljebb húzódott a színpad felé.
He turned inward and walked into the room.
Push the lever inward to lock it.
They leaned inward to hear each other better.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He walked inward into the house.
Befelé ment a házba.
She moved inward to the middle of the room.
Beljebb ment a szoba közepére.
They turned inward to face the table.
Push inward to close the drawer.
The chairs were moved inward for more space.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Znaczenie
Toward the inside or center
Kolokacje
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Synonimy
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonimy
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Tematy
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
In the direction of the inside or toward the center of something.
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
[adjective] side facing inward
The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
Az ajtók befelé nyíló szerkezetűek.
She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
Megcsodálta a szobor befelé hajló ívét.
The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The car has an inward door lock.
Az autó ajtózára befelé néz.
The wall has an inward bend.
A fal egy helyen befelé hajlik.
The house has an inward-facing window.
Znaczenie
Facing or directed toward the inside
Kolokacje
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Synonimy
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonimy
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Tematy
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
On or facing the inside part of something.
Situated on or directed toward the inside or center of something.
B2
3
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is inward
His inward nature made him seem quiet at parties.
Befelé forduló természete miatt csendesnek tűnt a társasági összejöveteleken.
She spent an inward afternoon reflecting on her choices.
Önvizsgáló délutánt töltött azzal, hogy átgondolta a döntéseit.
He took an inward look at his motivations.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He is an inward person who likes to read alone.
Ő olyan befelé forduló ember, aki szeret egyedül olvasni.
She feels inward today and does not want to talk.
Ma befelé fordulónak érzi magát, és nem akar beszélgetni.
I had an inward day and stayed home.
Znaczenie
Directed toward one's own mind or feelings
Kolokacje
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Synonimy
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonimy
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Thinking about your own feelings and thoughts instead of things around you.
Concentrating on or concerned with one's own inner thoughts and emotions rather than external things.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] turns inward
Brak par przykładów.
Znaczenie
Toward one's own mind or feelings
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
(Thinking) about yourself instead of other things.
(Of thoughts or feelings) directed toward oneself rather than outward toward others or external things.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Sylaby i akcent
in - ward (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: inward
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.