inwards

British

adverb

towards the interior or middle of something
in, into, or towards the mind or spirit

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plural noun

a variant spelling of innards

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Example Sentences

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In fact, you have devoted your life to him and — while that is where you wanted to be, by his side — it’s time to turn your attention inwards.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

"These interactions slow the planet down and cause its orbit to shrink, making it spiral inwards until it either breaks apart or falls into the star."

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025

Jenas told talkSport's Shebahn Aherne on Friday that "the biggest thing in this whole situation is about taking responsibility" and he had been "looking inwards, making some improvements".

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

Ella has Shwachman Diamond Syndrome II, causing her knees to bend inwards and causing severe pain.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Each one was as big as the wheel of a truck and he seemed to be able to move them inwards and outwards from his head as he wished.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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