inside
in
ˌɪn
in
side
ˈsaɪd
said
British pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "inside"in English

inside
01

in or into a room, building, etc.

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The children gathered inside the classroom for the lesson.
1.1

within or into the interior space of an object

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The cat sat inside the cozy basket by the fireplace.
02

used to refer to a position in soccer, baseball, etc. that is closer to the center of the field

infield

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She cut inside her defender and took a shot at the goal.
03

used to refer to feelings, sensations, or awareness within a person's mind

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He kept calm during the meeting, though he was panicking inside.
3.1

used to refer to physical sensations or bodily responses experienced internally

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She felt a tightening sensation inside after eating too quickly.
04

used to refer to someone who is incarcerated or serving time in prison

InformalInformal
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He spent five years inside after being convicted of robbery.
Inside
01

the internal surface or structure of an object or area

interior

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She painted the inside of the cabinet a bright yellow to add a pop of color.
1.1

the part within an object or place

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He was curious to see the inside of the machine and how it operated.
02

the internal organs involved in digestion

InformalInformal
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He felt a strange rumbling in his insides after eating too much spicy food.
inside
01

situated within an enclosed space or container

inside definition and meaning
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The inside compartment of the suitcase is spacious enough to hold all of my belongings.
02

referring to positions in some sports such as soccer that are closer to the center of the field rather than the outer edges

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The coach positioned him as an inside forward to create more scoring opportunities.
03

(of information or actions) known or conducted by the members of a particular organization or group

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The employee was accused of leaking inside information about the merger.
01

used to indicate that something or someone is located in, happening within, or moving into the inner part of something

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I left my bag inside the locker.
02

used to indicate that something happens within a certain amount of time

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I need the report finished inside an hour.
03

used to refer to something or someone staying within the boundaries of established norms or the law

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His investment strategy stays inside the financial regulations to avoid legal issues.
04

used to refer to physical sensations or internal emotions

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She felt a quiet strength building inside her as she prepared for the challenge.
05

used to refer to someone or something belonging to or being part of a particular group or organization

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Rumors from inside the network suggested a major shift was coming.
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