Inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/

The meaning and definition of Inside, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The interior or inner part.
“The inside of the building has been extensively restored.”
The left-hand side of a road if one drives on the left, or right-hand side if one drives on the right.
“On a motorway, you should never pass another vehicle on the inside.”

adjective

Of or pertaining to the inner surface, limit or boundary.
“The inside surface of the cup is unpainted.”
Nearer to the interior or centre of something.
“All the window seats were occupied, so she took an inside seat.”

adverb

Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.
“It started raining, so I went inside.”
Indoors.
“It was snowing, so the children stayed inside.”

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Inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/

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