inside

inside [in′sīd΄, in′sīd′, in sīd′]

n.

1. the part lying within; inner side, surface, or part; interior

2. the part closest to something specified or implied, as the part of a sidewalk closest to the buildings

3. [pl.] Informal the internal organs of the body, as the stomach and intestines

adj.

1. on or in the inside; internal

2. of or suited for the inside

3. working or used indoors; indoor

☆ 4. known only to insiders; secret or private [the inside story]

5. Baseball passing between home plate and the batter

adv.

1. on or to the inside; within

2. indoors

prep.

1. in or to the inside or inner part of

2. within the limits of [inside an hour]

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☆ inside of

in less than (a specified time or distance); within the space of

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inside out

1. with the inside where the outside should be; reversed

2. Informal thoroughly; completely

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on the inside

☆ 1. in a position allowing access to secret information, special advantage or favor, etc.

2. in one's inner thoughts or feelings