Inward and Outside

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Inward

Inward adjective - Situated farther in.
Usage example: moved towards the inward room for more privacy
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Outside is an antonym for inward in internal topic.
Nearby Words: inwardness, inwardly, inwards

Outside

Outside adjective - Situated on the outside or farther out.
Usage example: slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
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Inward is an antonym for outside in external topic.
Nearby Word: outsider
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Both words in one sentence

  • Another problem for the captors: The doors close in sequence, instead of all at once (or, perhaps better, outside doors first, then the rest, moving inward).
    Source: Indy Hat Roll
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are: A surprising number of their songs describe, or just outright ask the listener to get past outside criticism, look inward, and discover who they are and how they're important.
    Source: Music / Omnium Gatherum
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