Definitions

1. adjective

facing or directed inward; situated or growing within something

“The inward curve of the bowl made it difficult to scoop out the ice cream.”

2. noun

a movement or action toward the center or interior of something

“The inward flow of water caused the dam to burst.”

3. verb

to turn or move something inward, or to cause something to turn or move inward

“The surgeon had to inwardly rotate the patient’s broken arm to set it correctly.”

4. adverb

in or toward the interior or center of something

“The crowd surged inward as the doors opened for the concert.”