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- [in-werd]
- /ˈɪn wərd/
- /ˈɪn.wəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-werd]
- /ˈɪn wərd/
Definitions of inward word
- adverb inward toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body. 1
- adverb inward into or toward the mind or soul: He turned his thoughts inward. 1
- adverb inward Obsolete. on the inside or interior. in the mind or soul; mentally or spiritually. 1
- adjective inward proceeding or directed toward the inside or interior. 1
- adjective inward situated within or in or on the inside; inner; internal: an inward room. 1
- adjective inward pertaining to the inside or inner part. 1
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Origin of inward
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English inweard. See in, -ward
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Parts of speech for Inward
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inward popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inward
adj inward
- incoming — coming in; arriving: the incoming tide.
- penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
- through — in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other: to pass through a tunnel; We drove through Denver without stopping. Sun came through the window.
- inbound — Throw (the ball) from out of bounds, putting it into play.
- ingoing — going in; entering.
adjective inward
- private — privacy
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- deepest — extending far down from the top or surface: a deep well; a deep valley.
- inner-directed — guided by internalized values rather than external pressures.
- within — in or into the interior or inner part; inside.
adverb inward
- therein — in or into that place or thing.
- inland — pertaining to or situated in the interior part of a country or region: inland cities.
- in — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
- in there — in or into that place
- in that — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
Antonyms for inward
adj inward
- outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- outgoing — going out; departing: outgoing trains.
- public — of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.
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