adv
inwards
IHN-wuhdz
adv
1
Toward the inside or center.
"The petals curl inwards as the flower closes for the night."
How to Use Inwards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving or pointing toward the inside.
UK vs US
"Inwards" is more common in British English; American English tends to prefer "inward" for both the adjective and adverb.
Word Forms
more inwards comparative, most inwards superlative
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The petals curl _____ as the flower closes for the night.