inward (B1)
adjective, adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnwərd/
Definition
Moving or directed toward the inside or center; internal.
Examples
The doctor examined the inward swelling of his ankle.
He made an inward journey to understand his own feelings.
The company's profits showed an inward trend, indicating growth.
How to Use inward
- inward movement (collocation)
- A motion towards the inside or center. — "There was a visible inward movement of the tide."
- inward focus (collocation)
- Concentration on one's own thoughts or feelings. — "Her inward focus made her seem distant to others."
- inward looking (collocation)
- Concerned with or directed towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than external matters. — "The organization became too inward-looking and failed to adapt."
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