inward

About 6.20 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. adjective Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
3. adjective Moving or tending toward the inside.
4. adjective Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
5. adjective Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
6. adjective Secret, private, kept hidden.
7. adjective Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
8. adjective Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.

Similar words

interior inner innermost inmost indwelling inbound private incoming secret in

Often followed by

and to toward man life from investment current parts

Word family

inwards