26984 words

inward

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
on or towards the inside:

Examples:

The force pushes the object in an inward direction.
2
inside your mind and not expressed to other people:

Examples:

inward feelings
3
relating to money coming into a country rather than leaving it:
4
inwards
5
on or toward the inside:

Examples:

Hold out your hands and rotate your wrists inward.
6
Inward also means directed toward your self, your mind, or your spirit:

Examples:

an inward spiritual quest
7
toward the inside of something, or toward your self, your mind, or your spirit:

Examples:

Fold the edges of the paper inward.
We turned inward to our own thoughts.
8
relating to money, goods, people, etc. coming into a country rather than leaving it:

Examples:

A rise in inward capital flows into the economy is likely to lead to losses in international competitiveness.
Net inward migration would have to double to maintain the current numbers of working people.

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