inward
adv.
toward the inside; into the mind or soul
adj.
inner, internal; proceeding toward the inside; situated within; located within the body; mental, spiritual; personal
n.
something which is inside, internal part; inside
Inward
(n.)
The mental faculties; -- usually pl.
(n.)
That which is inward or within; especially, in the plural, the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
(n.)
An intimate or familiar friend or acquaintance.
(a.)
Seated in the mind, heart, spirit, or soul.
(a.)
Intimate; domestic; private.
(a.)
Being or placed within; inner; interior; -- opposed to outward.
(a.)
Alt. of Inwards
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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inward
Adjective
1. relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts; "a concern with inward reflections"
(antonym) outward
(similar) indwelling
(attribute) inwardness
2. directed or moving inward or toward a center; "the inbound train"; "inward flood of capital"
(synonym) arriving(a), inbound
(similar) incoming
Adverb
1. toward the center or interior; "move the needle further inwards!"
(synonym) inwards
(antonym) outward, outwards
2. to or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door"
(synonym) in, inwards
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