inwards

• Advérbio que significa 'para dentro' ou 'em direção ao interior'. Descreve movimento ou orientação de fora para dentro de algo, sendo usado com verbos de movimento, como 'mover para dentro' ou 'virar para dentro'.

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.

   Direção para dentro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosininsideinwardwithin

   Antônimosoutwards

2. Movement toward the centerB2formal

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

   Movimento em direção ao centro

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscentrallyininward

   Antônimosoutwards