Inward
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnwərd/
Inward (adjective)
- Moving towards the inside or center of something.
- 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)
- Towards the inside or center of something.
Examples
- The wind blew the leaves inward.
- He turned inward to find shelter from the storm.