adv
inwards
IHN-wuhdz
Inwards (adv) means Toward the inside or center. Example: “The petals curl inwards as the flower closes for the night.”
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Toward the inside or center.
"The underframe also carries four bonded-rubber mountings, focused upwards and inwards towards the centre of gravity to suspend the body shell."
— , Diesel Railbus for British Railways (1958)
"The petals curl inwards as the flower closes for the night."
How to use inwards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving or pointing toward the inside.
UK vs US
"Inwards" is more common in British English; American English tends to prefer "inward" for both the adjective and adverb.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inwards
- Superlative
- most inwards
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The petals curl _____ as the flower closes for the night.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inwards” mean?
The word “inwards” means toward the inside or center. In plain terms, moving or pointing toward the inside.
How do you pronounce “inwards”?
“Inwards” is pronounced IHN-wuhdz (/ˈɪnwɚdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “inwards” in a sentence?
Here is “inwards” used in a sentence: “The petals curl inwards as the flower closes for the night.”
What is the opposite of “inwards”?
The opposite of “inwards” — its antonyms — is outwards.
What part of speech is “inwards”?
“Inwards” is an adverb.
