To or towards a higher position or plane; from a lower to a loftier level or object; in an ascending… In reference to aspect, attitude, or direction.

Towards the inside or interior (of a place, space, or material body). Of motion or direction.

= upward, adv. 2.

= inward, adv. 1a.

Towards the interior.

Towards the inside or inner part; = inward, adv. 1a.

In an inward direction; closer or further in towards the centre or interior of a house, farm, mine, etc.

Denoting direction: Inwards; = in-bye, adv. Scottish.