inward

²inward

adv \-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

1. The window faces inward toward the courtyard.
2. He turned his attention inward.

First Known Use of INWARD

before 12th century