inward
Translation
directed toward the inside, mental, spiritual
Examples
He gave an inward sigh of relief.
He gave an inward sigh of relief.
The door opens with an inward push.
The door opens with an inward push.
Grammar Patterns
inward ((noun)) He gave an inward sigh of relief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: internal, inner, interior; Antonyms: outward, external
Etymology
From Old English 'inweard', from 'in' + '-weard' (a suffix indicating direction).
Memory Tips
The '-ward' suffix always means 'in the direction of'. So, 'inward' is 'in the direction of in'.