inwards

in·ward

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-werd]
- /ˈɪn wərd/
- /ˈɪn.wəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-werd]
- /ˈɪn wərd/

Definitions of inwards word

adverb inwards toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body. 1
adverb inwards into or toward the mind or soul: He turned his thoughts inward. 1
adverb inwards Obsolete. on the inside or interior. in the mind or soul; mentally or spiritually. 1
adjective inwards proceeding or directed toward the inside or interior. 1
adjective inwards situated within or in or on the inside; inner; internal: an inward room. 1
adjective inwards pertaining to the inside or inner part. 1

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Origin of inwards

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 Inwards

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inwards 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.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inwards usage trend in Literature

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