inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
ఆంగ్లం
~ 4400
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to move [something/someone] inward
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
పర్యాయపదాలు
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
పదకలయికలు
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
విషయాలు
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[adjective] side facing inward
పర్యాయపదాలు
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
పదకలయికలు
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
విషయాలు
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone] is inward
పర్యాయపదాలు
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
పదకలయికలు
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
విషయాలు
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone] turns inward
విషయాలు
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
in - ward (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: inward
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
పదప్రయోగాలు
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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.