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{ In"ward (?), In"wards (?), } adv. [AS. inweard. The ending -s is prop. a genitive ending. See Inward, a., -wards.]

1. Toward the inside; toward the center or interior; as, to bend a thing inward.

2. Into, or toward, the mind or thoughts; inwardly; as, to turn the attention inward.

So much the rather, thou Celestial Light, Shine inward.

Milton.

In"ward*ly (?), adv. [AS. inweardlice.]

1. In the inner parts; internally.

Let Benedick, like covered fire, Consume away in sighs, waste inwardly.

Shak.

2. Toward the center; inward; as, to curve inwardly.

3. In the heart or mind; mentally; privately; secretly; as, he inwardly repines.

4. Intimately; thoroughly. [Obs.]

I shall desire to know him more inwardly.

Beau. & Fl.

In"ward*ness, n. 1. Internal or true state; essential nature; as, the inwardness of conduct.

Sense can not arrive to the inwardness Of things.

Dr. H. More.

2. Intimacy; familiarity. [Obs.] Shak.

3. Heartiness; earnestness.

What was wanted was more inwardness, more feeling.

M. Arnold.

In"wards (?), adv. See Inward.

In*weave" (?), v. t. To weave in or together; to intermix or intertwine by weaving; to interlace.

Down they cast Their crowns, inwove with amaranth and gold.

Milton.

In*wheel" (?), v. t. To encircle. [R.] Beau. & Fl.

In"wit (?), n. Inward sense; mind; understanding; conscience. [Obs.] Wyclif.

In*with" (?), prep. Within. [Obs.]