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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 an adjective or adverb that often describes direction or movement towards the inside.
- Inwards is primarily used as an adverb and refers specifically to movement towards the inside.
- Both words can sometimes be used interchangeably, but inwards as an adverb is more common in British English.
- Inward can denote metaphorical movement, such as turning thoughts inward.
- Remember, if you're specifying direction, either can sometimes be used, but subtle differences in regional usage may apply.
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