inwards
/ˈɪnwədz/
Meanings
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Adjective, Adverb
Moving inward or turning in on oneself.
- "After the long hike, we sat inwards, enjoying the peace and quiet."
- "The introverted person often prefers to keep things inwards, not sharing them with others."
Antonyms
outwards
Variants
List of all variants of inwards that leads to same resultinward , inwards
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English inweard, inward.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'inwards' is related to the word 'inwardness', which refers to the quality of being introspective and self-reflective.
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In literature, the concept of 'inwards' has been explored in works such as Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Introversion: A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal thoughts, feelings, and moods, in contrast to extroversion.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Inwards is often used in the context of introspection or introversion, reflecting a turn inward to focus on one's thoughts and feelings.
How to Memorize "inwards"
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visualize
- Imagine a person curling up in a ball, turning inward.
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associate
- Associate the word 'inwards' with the idea of introspection or self-reflection.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym I'N' to remember 'Inwards' stands for 'Introspection and Navel-gazing'.
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