inward
/ˈɪnwəd/adjective
उच्चारण इन्वड
आंतरिक, भीतरी, मन का
Core word
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[only before noun]
inside your mind and not shown to other people
आंतरिक, भीतरी, मन का
- She smiled, but felt an inward sadness.
- inward peace
- He felt a great inward joy when he heard the result.
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- She made an inward promise never to be late again.
- His calm face hid an inward struggle.
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[only before noun]
going towards the inside or centre of something
अंदर की ओर जाने वाला
- an inward flow of air
- An inward movement of the chest helps the lungs push out air.
- The doors have an inward opening, so push gently.
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- The inward curve of the bowl keeps the soup warm.
- There was a sharp inward breath as the curtain rose.
Opposite outward
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[only before noun]
(of money or investment) coming into a country
(देश में) आने वाला
- inward investment
- The state hopes that inward investment will create new jobs in the textile sector.
- Inward remittances from workers abroad rose sharply last year.
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- The city welcomes inward investment from foreign companies.
- Inward flows of capital helped the rupee stay steady.
Opposite outward
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towards the inside or centre
अंदर की ओर
- The door opens inward.
- The old window swings inward when you push it gently.
- The gate swings inward, so stand back.
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- The edges of the old paper had curled inward.
- The walls of the tent were pushed inward by the wind.
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towards yourself and your own thoughts and feelings
अपने भीतर की ओर, अंतर्मुखी होकर
- After the failure, he turned inward and stopped talking to friends.
- During the lockdown, many people turned inward and began to write about their feelings.
- After the loss, she turned inward and spent hours writing in her diary.
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- Meditation teaches you to look inward and watch your thoughts.
- He became shy and turned inward after moving to a new city.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
inward + noun (adjective)
As an adjective it comes before a noun: inward investment, inward journey, inward smile.
विशेषण के रूप में यह noun से पहले आता है: inward investment, inward journey, inward smile।
- The company welcomes inward investment.
- She felt an inward calm.
verb + inward / inwards (adverb)
As an adverb it shows direction towards the inside; British English also uses 'inwards'.
Adverb के रूप में यह भीतर की दिशा बताता है; British English में 'inwards' भी चलता है।
- The door opens inward.
- The wall collapsed inwards.
turn inward
Figurative use: to focus on your own thoughts and feelings.
लाक्षणिक प्रयोग: अपने ही विचारों और भावनाओं पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना।
- After the loss, he turned inward and spoke little.
inward and outward (contrast pair)
Used in pairs to contrast flows: inward and outward remittance.
प्रवाहों में अंतर दिखाने के लिए जोड़ी के रूप में प्रयुक्त।
- Inward remittances rose during the festival season.
inward vs. inwards
In British English both can be adverbs; the adjective is always 'inward'.
British English में दोनों adverb हो सकते हैं; विशेषण हमेशा 'inward' ही होता है।
- The gates swung inwards.
- Her inward struggle was clear.
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inward + noun
investmentjourneyremittancesmilesighcurve
- The bank recorded higher inward remittances.
verb + inward(s)
turnlookcurveopenfoldmove
- The petals fold inward at night.
inward + feeling
peacejoyfearcalmreflection
- She felt a deep inward peace after the exam.
inward vs outward
inward and outwardinward-lookinginward flow
- India's inward flow of foreign capital grew last year.
inward + adjective use in business
inward remittanceinward cargoinward mailinward bill
- The inward mail was sorted every morning.
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- The shop door opens inward, so pull rather than push.
दुकान का दरवाज़ा अंदर की ओर खुलता है, इसलिए धक्का देने के बजाय खींचिए।
- He smiled but felt an inward worry about the result.
वह मुस्कुराया, पर परिणाम को लेकर उसे भीतर-भीतर चिंता थी।
- The country attracted heavy inward investment in electronics.
देश ने इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स में भारी विदेशी निवेश आकर्षित किया।
- Radhika's meditation helped her turn inward and calm down.
राधिका के ध्यान ने उसे अंतर्मुख होकर शांत होने में मदद की।
- The old building's walls were slowly curving inwards.
पुरानी इमारत की दीवारें धीरे-धीरे अंदर की ओर झुक रही थीं।
- The inward bill of the ship showed all cargo on board.
जहाज़ के आवक बिल में बोर्ड पर मौजूद सारा माल दर्ज था।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The door opens to inward.
✓ The door opens inward.
'Inward' is an adverb here, so it needs no 'to'.
यहाँ 'inward' adverb है, इसलिए 'to' की आवश्यकता नहीं।
✗ She has an inwards calm.
✓ She has an inward calm.
The adjective before a noun is 'inward'; 'inwards' is only an adverb.
Noun से पहले विशेषण 'inward' आता है; 'inwards' केवल adverb है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
British and American: British English often uses inwards as the adverb, while American English prefers inward.
British और American प्रयोग में British English में adverb के रूप में अक्सर inwards प्रयोग होता है, जबकि American English में inward अधिक प्रचलित है।