inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 4400
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to move [something/someone] inward
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
คำพ้องความหมาย
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
คำตรงข้าม
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
หัวข้อ
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[adjective] side facing inward
คำพ้องความหมาย
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
คำตรงข้าม
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
หัวข้อ
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] is inward
คำพ้องความหมาย
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
คำตรงข้าม
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
หัวข้อ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] turns inward
หัวข้อ
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
ไวยากรณ์
รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
in - ward (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: inward
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.