Meaning & Definition of word "Inside"

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    Inside

    /ˈɪn.saɪd/

    noun:

    • 1. The inner or internal part of something.
      • Example: The inside of the box was filled with crumpled paper.
    • 2. An area or space located within something else.
      • Example: He looked at the inside of the car, admiring its spaciousness.

    adverb:

    • 1. Within the confines or limits of something.
      • Example: The cat is sleeping inside the house.
    • 2. Into or within a space.
      • Example: Please come inside before it starts to rain.
    • 3. Inwardly; internally.
      • Example: I was feeling nervous inside, even though I seemed calm.

    preposition:

    • 1. In or within the interior of.
      • Example: She found the keys inside the drawer.
    • 2. During the time period of; within.
      • Example: We need to finish this project inside a week.

    Etymology

    The word 'inside' comes from the Middle English 'insid', which is a combination of 'in' + 'side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inside joke:

    A joke understood only by a particular group of people.

    inside track:

    An advantageous position or advantage in a situation.

    inside out:

    With the inner surface or part facing outward.

    Related Words

    interior:

    The inner or internal part.

    innermost:

    The most internal or deepest part.

    enclosed:

    Surrounded or closed in.

    Slang Meanings of inside

    Meaning: In the know about something.

    Example Sentence: If you’re not inside, you won’t know what's going on.

    Meaning: Having access to exclusive information.

    Example Sentence: Only the insiders get to hear the big news first.