inwards
adv. C1 Advanced UK //ˈɪnwədz// in·wards
adv. toward the center of something or toward the inside of a place. You use this to describe movement or direction toward a middle point.
adv. toward the center of an object or toward the interior of a space. Often used in literary or formal contexts to describe physical or metaphorical movement toward a central point.
The river flows inwards toward the center of the lake.
The crowd began to move inwards as the performance started and the lights dimmed.
The architect designed the building with a series of inward-facing courtyards to create a sense of privacy and intimacy within the urban environment.
From in + -wards.