HyperDic: inward

English > 4 senses of the word *inward*:
ADVERB	all	inward, inwards	toward the center or interior
ADVERB	all	inward, in, inwards	to or toward the inside of
ADJECTIVE	all	inward	relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
ADJECTIVE	all	inward, inbound	directed or moving inward or toward a center

inward > pronunciation
Sounds	ih'nwerd
Rhymes	Abelard ... word / Word: 269 rhymes with erd...

English > *inward*: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts.
Example	"a concern with inward reflections"
Attribute of	inwardness, internality	preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values)
Narrower	indwelling	Existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle
	inmost, innermost	Deepest within the self
	inner, interior, internal	Located inward
	secret, private	not expressed
	self-whispered	As if whispered to yourself
Opposite	outward	relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
Spanish	interior
Nouns	inwardness	preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values)
Nouns	inwardness	preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values
Adverbs	inwardly	with respect to private feelings

English > *inward*: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	directed or moving inward or toward a center.
Example	"inward flood of capital"
Synonym	inbound
Broader	incoming	Arriving at a place or position
Spanish	llegado
Nouns	inwardness	the quality or state of being inward or internal

English > *inward*: 4 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Toward the center or interior.
Example	"move the needle further inwards!"
Synonym	inwards
Opposite	outward, outwards	Toward the outside
Spanish	adentro

English > *inward*: 4 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	To or toward the inside of.
Synonyms	in, inwards
Spanish	adentro
Catalan	a dins, dins

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