Associations to the word «Inward»
Noun
- Upward
- Hinge
- Potassium
- Shudder
- Bulge
- Spiral
- Contemplation
- Looking
- Misgiving
- Facing
- Latch
- Perturbation
- Quaker
- Serenity
- Deformity
- Turning
- Current
- Anguish
- Curvature
- Tremor
- Agitation
- Groan
- Conformation
- Convulsion
- Forefinger
- Furrow
- Sigh
- Shrinking
- Countenance
- Chuckle
- Tranquillity
- Satisfaction
- Curve
- Consciousness
- Perimeter
- Calm
- Holiness
- Gaze
- Membrane
- Piety
- Sacrament
- Obedience
- Sodium
- Meditation
- Rim
- Tumult
- Conscience
- Strife
- Soul
- Essence
- Reproach
- Investment
- Prompting
- Eyelid
- Diver
- Cupola
- Wickedness
- Consolation
- Redemption
- Spiritual
- Womb
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
INWARD, adjective. Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside. [from 9th c.]
INWARD, adjective. (obsolete) Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar. [16th-17th c.]
INWARD, adverb. Towards the inside. [from 11th c.]
INWARD, noun. (obsolete) (chiefly in the plural) That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
INWARD, noun. (obsolete) (chiefly in the plural) The mental faculties.
INWARD, noun. (obsolete) A familiar friend or acquaintance.
Dictionary definition
INWARD, adverb. Toward the center or interior; "move the needle further inwards!".
INWARD, adverb. To or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door".
INWARD, adjective. Relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts; "a concern with inward reflections".
INWARD, adjective. Directed or moving inward or toward a center; "the inbound train"; "inward flood of capital".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.