inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Angielski
~ 4400
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Schemat użycia:
to move [something/someone] inward
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
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.)
Kolokacje
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Tematy
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[adjective] side facing inward
Synonimy
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonimy
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Kolokacje
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Tematy
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is inward
Synonimy
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonimy
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Kolokacje
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] turns inward
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
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.