Inside
/ˈɪn.saɪd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The inner or internal part of something.
The inside of the box was filled with crumpled paper.
An area or space located within something else.
He looked at the inside of the car, admiring its spaciousness.
adverb
Within the confines or limits of something.
The cat is sleeping inside the house.
Into or within a space.
Please come inside before it starts to rain.
Inwardly; internally.
I was feeling nervous inside, even though I seemed calm.
preposition
In or within the interior of.
She found the keys inside the drawer.
During the time period of; within.
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
In the know about something.
If you’re not inside, you won’t know what's going on.
Having access to exclusive information.
Only the insiders get to hear the big news first.