inward
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This word may also be spelled "inwards" in the sense shown in 3.
inward(
ihn
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wuhrd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. interior
Don't read my diary! Those are my most private, inward thoughts!¡No leas mi diario! ¡Esos son mis pensamientos interiores más privados!
b. para sus adentros
Despite Charles's inward laughter, he managed to keep a straight face.A pesar de que Charles se reía para sus adentros, consiguió mantener la cara seria.
c. interno
She felt she might burst from her inward excitement.Sentía que se reventaría de su emoción interna.
The wheel shouldn't have that inward movement on the axis.La rueda no debe hacer ese movimiento hacia dentro en el eje.
b. hacia el interior
This time, Rita felt an inward kick from the baby.Esta vez, Rita sintió del bebé una patada hacia el interior.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. hacia adentro
The tunnel descends inward beneath the cathedral.El túnel baja hacia adentro debajo de la catedral.
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