inwards
Translation
toward the inside, inward
Examples
The door opens inwards.
The door opens inwards.
His anger was directed inwards.
His anger was directed inwards.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) inwards The door opens inwards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inwardly; Antonyms: outwards. Note: In US English, 'inward' is often used as the adverb too.
Etymology
From Old English 'inweardes', the genitive case of 'inweard' used adverbially. The '-s' suffix indicates an adverb of direction.
Memory Tips
'inwards' is the adverb form of 'inward' (adjective), common in British English. The 's' at the end often signals an adverb.