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Intra

Verb / ˈɪntrɑ: / Another word for intra — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'intra' means 'within' or 'inside'.

Synonyms & similar words

inside within interior internal inner indoor indoors inward inwards inshore inbound intimate inland in-house in-country in-state inwardly inwardness inwards

Synonyms by register

Formal

internal inner interior endogenous intrinsic

Antonyms

external outer exterior outside exogenous extrinsic

Common collocations

  • intra-arterial
  • intra-abdominal
  • intra-uterine
  • intra-muscular
  • intra-nasal
  • intra-ocular
  • intra-cranial

Word family

adjective intra-

Usage note

Intra- is a prefix meaning 'within' or 'inside'. It is most commonly used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts to form compound words.

Example sentences

  1. The cat is hiding inside the house.
  2. I keep my toys within a box.
  3. The interior of the car is spacious.
  4. The internal organs are protected by the ribcage.
  5. The inner circle has special privileges.

Quotes

  • The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust
  • The only journey is the one within. - Rainer Maria Rilke
  • Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde

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