Engelska

inward

gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1 Engelska
~ 4400
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adverb B1 relation
1

Toward the inside or center

Moving toward the inside of a place or object.

Användningsmönster: to move [something/someone] inward
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Synonymer
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Antonymer
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Ordkombinationer
turn inward |move inward |face inward |push inward
Teman
space |movement |daily life |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.

Användningsmönster: [adjective] side facing inward
Synonymer
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Antonymer
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Ordkombinationer
inward side |inward surface |inward flow
Teman
space |objects |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
  • She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
  • The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.

Användningsmönster: [someone] is inward
Synonymer
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Antonymer
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Ordkombinationer
inward focus |inward reflection |inward journey
Teman
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.

Användningsmönster: [someone] turns inward
Teman
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
Grammatik
Grundform
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Stavelser och betoning
in - ward (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: inward
Ordfamilj
Core family
inwardly adverb
Related words
inner adjective A2 internal adjective B1 internally adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
outward adverb B1 outwardly adverb B2
Uttryck

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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
  • During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.

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