Inwards (Adverb)
Meaning 1
To or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door".
Examples
- The doors slowly creaked inwards as she pushed them open.
- A strong gust of wind blew the windows inwards, shattering the glass.
- He stepped back and the crowd surged inwards, almost engulfing him.
- She beckoned them in with a smile, her arms extending inwards.
- The explosion sent debris flying inwards, crashing down on the people inside.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Toward the center or interior; "move the needle further inwards!".
Examples
- The arrow was slowly pushed inwards by the archer's fingers as he took aim.
- The thread was carefully guided inwards through the needle's eye by the seamstress.
- The healer gently pressed the broken bone pieces inwards to reset them in their correct position.
- Move the needle further inwards to inject the medication directly into the affected area.
- As the astronaut entered the airlock, the heavy metal door swung loudly inwards behind them.