Synonyms for Inward (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (directed or moving inward or toward a center):
inbound
WordNet sense 2 (arriving at a place or position):
incoming
WordNet sense 3 (not expressed):
private, secret
WordNet sense 4 (located inward):
inner, interior, internal
WordNet sense 5 (to or toward the inside of):
inwards, in
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