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
"China's influence is likely to continue to grow substantially globally, especially with the US starting to turn inwards," says Dr William Matthews, a China specialist at Chatham House think tank.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
In the meantime, to avoid tipping Andy off and to keep themselves safe, they retreated inwards.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
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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