inward
Situated on the insideSituated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
» The door opens inward.
Die Tür geht nach innen auf.
Meaning
11 sensesSituated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
innere
вну́треннийvnútrennij
Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
Moving or tending toward the inside.
directed or moving inward or toward a center
(archaic)Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
(obsolete)Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
(obsolete)Secret, private, kept hidden.
(obsolete)Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
(obsolete)Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.
(obsolete)Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
(obsolete)Tame.
(obsolete)Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed.
Examples
16 sentencesThe door opens inward.
deDie Tür geht nach innen auf. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The Japanese are often criticized for being inward looking and insufficiently international in their outlook.
Spirituality teaches us to look inward.
We have become an intolerant, inward-looking society.
It's both an outward and an inward process.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
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Forms
more inward, most inward| Comparative | more inward Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most inward Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
57 synonyms- directed or moving inward or toward a center:inbound
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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