What is the meaning of inward?

adjective

  • Relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts.
    • usage: "a concern with inward reflections"
  • Directed or moving inward or toward a center.
    • usage: "the inbound train"; "inward flood of capital"

adverb

  • Toward the center or interior.
    • usage: "move the needle further inwards"
  • To or toward the inside of.
    • usage: "come in"; "smash in the door"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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