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Meaning of the word inside in English

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inside

US /ˈɪn.saɪd/
UK /ɪnˈsaɪd/
"inside" picture

Noun

the inner side or surface of something

Example:
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The inside of the box was empty.
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She painted the inside of the house a light blue.
Synonym:
interior innards
Antonym:
outside exterior

Adverb

in or into the interior of a place or thing

Example:
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Please step inside.
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The cat is hiding inside the cupboard.
Synonym:
within in
Antonym:
outside out

Adjective

situated on or in the inner side

Example:
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The inside lane is for faster traffic.
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He had an inside view of the company's operations.
Synonym:
internal inner
Antonym:
outside outer

Preposition

on the inner side of

Example:
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The treasure is hidden inside the cave.
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He kept the secret deep inside his heart.
Synonym:
within in
Antonym:
outside
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