Meaning of inward in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɪnwərd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   inward

   Definitions

   1. directed or moving inward or toward a center

   Examples

   • « the inbound train »
   • « inward flood of capital »

   Synonyms

   • incoming

2. Adverb

   inward

   Definitions

   1. toward the center or interior

   Examples

   • « move the needle further inwards! »

   Antonyms

   • outward
   • outwards
3. 2. to or toward the inside of

   Examples

   • « come in »
   • « smash in the door »

4. Qualitative Adjective

   inward

   Etymology

   Old English inweard, inneweard, innanweard(see in, -ward)

   Definitions

   1. relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

   Examples

   • « a concern with inward reflections »

   Synonyms

   • indwelling
   • inmost
   • innermost
   • inner
   • interior
   • internal
   • secret
   • private
   • self-whispered

   Antonyms

   • outward