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inwards

/ˈɪn.wədz/

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adverb

/ˈɪn.wədz/B1formalbritish
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'внутрь' или 'в направлении внутренней части'. Оно описывает движение или ориентацию снаружи внутрь чего-либо, часто используется с глаголами движения, такими как 'двигаться внутрь' или 'поворачивать внутрь'.

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.

    ruНаправление внутрь

    • 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.

    Synonymsininsideinwardwithin

    Antonymsoutwards

  2. Movement toward the centerB2formal

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

    ruДвижение к центру

    • 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.

    Synonymscentrallyininward

    Antonymsoutwards

Forms
  • more inwards comparative form
  • most inwards superlative form
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