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inward

/ˈɪnwəd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving or coming inward; directed inward; inner; introspective.

  • verb

    Bringing or coming inward; receiving goods or people into a place; entering or being entered.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707540"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with inward
ward , yard , heard , herd
Variants
List of all variants of inward that leads to same result
inward , inwards , Inward Light , Inward Lights
Forms
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inwards


Etymology
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Old English inweard, from in- 'in' + weard 'guard, keep'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'inward' is related to the word 'ward', as both come from the Old English 'weard'.

  2. Inward is the opposite of outward.


Related Concepts
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  1. Introspection: The act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

  2. Self-reflection: The act of considering one's own actions and motivations.


Culture
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In literature, 'inward' is often used to describe introspection and self-reflection. In art, the concept of 'inward' can be represented through symbolic images of the human heart or soul.

How to Memorize "inward"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person bringing an object into their home or visualize the word 'inward' written inside a circle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inward' with the concept of introspection or self-reflection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Inward is Introspective' to remember the meaning of the word.


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