Inward

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnwərd/

Inward (adjective)

  1. Moving towards the inside or center of something.
  2. Relating to thoughts or feelings that are not shown to others.

Examples

  • The door opens with an inward swing.
  • He took an inward step to avoid the puddle.

Common collocations: inward movement, inward curve, inward reflection, inward journey, move inward

Inward (adverb)

  1. Towards the inside or center of something.

Examples

  • The wind blew the leaves inward.
  • He turned inward to find shelter from the storm.

Synonyms of Inward

Neutral

Antonyms of Inward

  • describing direction towards the outside