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Inwards — In wards, adv. See {Inward}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
inwards — [in′wərdz] adv. INWARD * * * … Universalium
inwards — (also inward) ► ADVERB 1) towards the inside. 2) into or towards the mind, spirit, or soul … English terms dictionary
inwards — [in′wərdz] adv. INWARD … English World dictionary
inwards — inward, inwards The only form for the adjective is inward (the inward route), but inward and inwards are both used for the adverb, with a preference for inwards in BrE: • Our instructor starts us on snowplough turns (with the tips of the skis… … Modern English usage
Inwards — Inward In ward, Inwards In wards, adv. [AS. inweard. The ending s is prop. a genitive ending. See {Inward}, a., { wards}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Toward the inside; toward the center or interior; as, to bend a thing inward. [1913 Webster] 2. Into, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
inwards — in|wards [ˈınwədz US wərdz] adv especially BrE inward AmE towards the inside of something ≠ ↑outwards ▪ A breeze blew the curtains inwards … Dictionary of contemporary English
inwards — UK [ˈɪnwə(r)dz] / US [ˈɪnwərdz] adverb towards the inside of something The heavy door swung inwards … English dictionary
inwards especially — BrE inward especially AmE adverb towards the inside of something: A breeze blew the curtains inwards for a moment. opposite outwards … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
inwards — adverb see inward II … New Collegiate Dictionary
