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Inward vs. Inwards

Inward

/ˈɪnwəd/
Moving or directed towards the inside or center

Examples:

She took an inward breath before speaking her mind.Cultivating an inward focus leads to greater self-awareness.His thoughts turned inward, pondering life's mysteries.

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Inwards

/ˈɪnwədz/
Means towards the inside or center

Examples:

She turned inwards to reflect on her past decisions.The door opens inwards rather than outwards for safety.He felt an inward pull towards understanding his emotions better.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Inward is typically an adjective, while inwards is an adverb.
  • Inward can describe something facing the inside or directed inside.
  • Inwards often describes movement towards the inside.
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