inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 4400
Maana
maana 0
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to move [something/someone] inward
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
Visawe
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
Vinyume
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
Mada
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[adjective] side facing inward
Visawe
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
Vinyume
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
Mada
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is inward
Visawe
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
Vinyume
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
Mada
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] turns inward
Mada
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
Silabi na mkazo
in - ward (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: inward
Familia ya neno
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.