Synonyms for

Inside

Verb / ˌɪˈnsaɪd / / ˈɪˌnsaɪd / Another word for inside — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

located or situated on the inside; relating to the inner parts or workings of something

Synonyms & similar words

privileged atheart indoors deepdown atbottom outside inwardly inspiteofappearance outdoors interior within inner outwardly interior internal inner inward indoors inland in-house belly center core entrails guts heart innermost interspace midst middle nucleus within workings

Synonyms by register

Formal

interior internal innermost

Informal

in indoors within

Literary

inward heart

Antonyms

outside exterior outer external outward surface

Common collocations

  • inside out
  • inside story
  • inside job
  • inside information
  • inside track
  • inside look
  • inside edge

Word family

noun inside
adjective inside
adverb inside

Usage note

Often used to describe the inner part of something, or to refer to being within a building or enclosed space. Can also refer to secret knowledge or information.

Example sentences

  1. The cat is hiding inside the box.
  2. It's warm inside the house.
  3. The inside of the apple is white.
  4. She likes the inside of the museum more than the outside.
  5. The inside of the computer is very complex.

Quotes

  • Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. - Khalil Gibran
  • It is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts. - Aladdin
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi

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