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Meaning of 'inward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Inward [ a.]
- Being or placed within; inner; interior; -- opposed to outward.
- Seated in the mind, heart, spirit, or soul.
- Intimate; domestic; private.
- Alt. of Inwards
2 . Inward [ n.]
- That which is inward or within; especially, in the plural, the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
- The mental faculties; -- usually pl.
- An intimate or familiar friend or acquaintance.

Meaning of 'inward' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . inward [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
Example in sentence:
  • a concern with inward reflections
2 . inward [ r]
Meaning (2):
- to or toward the inside of
Example in sentence:
  • come in;
  • smash in the door
Meaning (3):
- toward the center or interior
Example in sentence:
  • move the needle further inwards!
4 . inward [ s]
Meaning (4):
- directed or moving inward or toward a center
Example in sentence:
  • inward flood of capital;
  • the inbound train

Nearby Words:

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