inwards
Britishadverb
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towards the interior or middle of something
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in, into, or towards the mind or spirit
plural noun
Example Sentences
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In fact, you have devoted your life to him and — while that is where you wanted to be, by his side — it’s time to turn your attention inwards.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
To perform the axel jump, a skater - travelling at about 15 miles per hour - swings their shoulders to snap into the spin, drawing their arms and legs inwards to reduce resistance.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Ella has Shwachman Diamond Syndrome II, causing her knees to bend inwards and causing severe pain.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
When small creatures touch the fine trigger hairs on the outside of the door, it opens inwards within 0.5 ms.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024
The beard of flame diminished quickly; then the pile fell inwards with a soft, cindery sound, and sent a great tree of sparks upwards that leaned away and drifted downwind.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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