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Inward vs. Inwards
Inward
/ˈɪnwəd/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/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:
- Inward is often used as an adjective or adverb referring to movement towards the inside or the interior of something.
- Inwards is primarily an adverb that indicates direction towards the inside, often used in British English.
- Both words are similar in meaning, but inwards is more common in British English, while inward can be more versatile in usage.
- To remember the distinction, think of inward as having more flexibility in meaning, while inwards is specifically used for directional context.
- The s in inwards aligns with similar directional adverbs like backwards or forwards, making it easier to recall when to use it.
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