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Dictionary definition · inside

noun

  1. the region that is inside of something
  2. the inner or enclosed surface of something

adjective

  1. relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space"he reached into his inside jacket pocket"
  2. being or applying to the inside of a building"an inside wall"
  3. confined to an exclusive group"privy to inner knowledge"
  4. away from the outer edge"the inside lane"

adverb

  1. within a building"in winter we play inside"
  2. on the inside"inside, the car is a mess"
  3. with respect to private feelings"inwardly, she was raging"
  4. in reality"she is very kind at heart"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).