inwards

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung oder Richtung von außen nach innen bezeichnet, also 'nach innen' oder 'ins Innere'. Es wird oft mit Verben der Bewegung verwendet, z. B. 'sich nach innen bewegen' oder 'nach innen drehen'.

An adverb meaning 'toward the inside' or 'in the direction of the interior.' It describes movement or orientation from the outside to the inner part of something, often used with verbs of motion such as 'move inwards' or 'turn inwards.'

1. Direction toward the interiorB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the inside of a space, object, or structure.

   Richtung nach innen

   • She turned the key inwards to unlock the door.
   • The door swung inwards, revealing a dark hallway.
   • He folded the map inwards so it would fit in his pocket.

   Synonymeininsideinwardwithin

   Antonymeoutwards

2. Movement toward the centerB2formal

   Heading or pointing toward the middle or core of an area or object.

   Bewegung zum Zentrum

   • The crowd began to move inwards toward the stage.
   • The spiral staircase curves inwards as it ascends.
   • In a black hole, matter is pulled inwards by gravity.

   Synonymecentrallyininward

   Antonymeoutwards