Definitions for inwards

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inwards in·ward

Spelling: [in-werd]

IPA: /ˈɪn wərd/

Inwards is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 223 anagrams from letters in inwards (adinrsw).

Definitions for inwards

noun

1. the inward or internal part; the inside.
2. inwards, the inward parts of the body; entrails; innards.

adverb

1. toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body.
2. into or toward the mind or soul:
3. Obsolete. on the inside or interior. in the mind or soul; mentally or spiritually.

adjective

1. proceeding or directed toward the inside or interior.
2. situated within or in or on the inside; inner; internal:
3. pertaining to the inside or inner part.
4. located within the body:
5. pertaining to the inside of the body:
6. inland:
7. mental or spiritual; inner:
8. muffled or indistinct, as the voice.
9. private or secret.
10. closely personal; intimate.
11. Archaic. pertaining to the homeland; domestic.

Origin of inwards

before 900; Middle English; Old English inweard. See in, -ward

Examples for inwards

I caught a sight of the inwards of his garment, and took the flame.

But over the inwards of the wedding must I not linger, for much is yet to write.

She charmed him inwards and shut the door, breathing quickly.

Howbeit, when they come home we shall maybe know the inwards of the matter.

An outwork which has three salient angles at the head and two inwards.

Not of the inwards thereof,” answered Mr Underhill, “only of the act.

Try to heal from this inwards, by gradual advances from day to day.

“Anyone who looks only inwards is not going to be as successful as someone who looks outside, the world over,” Bratton said.

She stood, her eyes turned downwards, yet inwards, and dilating with horror.

Death felt it to his inwards: 'twas too much: Death fell a weeping in his charnel-house.