Inward (Adverb)
Meaning 1
To or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door".
Examples
- Fold the ends inward to form a pocket, making it secure enough for valuables.
- Look inward at what made her into who she was before comparing it with external reasons.
- Now unfold, rotating that paper ninety degrees outward to offset, so when the fold is inward it isn't where creases are already going up to seam.
- Pull the ends inward on both the lower panel hem and top zipper end to squeeze moisture that collects on that surface.
- She gazed inward at the flames dancing hypnotically as if expecting revelations from this blaze of light and fury.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Toward the center or interior; "move the needle further inwards!".
Examples
- She slowly stepped inward, trying not to make a sound as she entered the dark room.
- The walls of the ancient cave seemed to close inward, making it difficult to breathe.
- As the storm intensified, the trees swayed inward, their branches tangling together.
- The doors of the elevator slid inward, revealing a dimly lit hallway.
- The spiral staircase curved inward, leading to a cozy reading nook at its center.