Meaning of inward in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

  2. Adverb

    inward

    Definitions

    1. toward the center or interior

    Examples

    • « move the needle further inwards! »

    Antonyms

  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

    Antonyms

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