inward
1in·ward
adjective \ˈin-wərd\Definition of INWARD
1
: situated on the inside : inner
2
a : of or relating to the mind or spirit <inward peace> b : absorbed in one's own mental or spiritual life : introspective
3
: marked by close acquaintance : familiar
4
: directed toward the interior
Examples of INWARD
- <moved towards the inward room for more privacy>
- <he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet>
Origin of INWARD
Middle English, from Old English inweard (akin to Old High German inwert), from in + -weard 1-ward
First Known Use: before 12th century
2inward
adverb \-wərdz\Definition of INWARD
1
: toward the inside, center, or interior
2
: toward the inner being
Variants of INWARD
inward or in·wards \-wərdz\
Examples of INWARD
- The window faces inward toward the courtyard.
- He turned his attention inward.
First Known Use of INWARD
before 12th century
3inward
nounDefinition of INWARD
1
: something that is inward
2
in·wards \ˈin-ərdz, -wərdz\ plural : innards
First Known Use of INWARD
before 12th century
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