INSIDE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word INSIDE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INSIDE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Inside

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting the interior of the body): from in+ side

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪnsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the inner side or surface of something

Short Definition:

inner side or surface

Examples:
  • wipe the inside of the windscreen
Definition:

the inner part; the interior

Short Definition:

inner part

Examples:
  • the inside of the car was like an oven

Word: Inside

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪnsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

situated on or in the inside

Short Definition:

situated inside

Examples:
  • an inside pocket
Definition:

known or done by someone within a group or organization

Short Definition:

known or done by someone within group

Examples:
  • they were accused of selling shares while in possession of inside information

Word: Inside

Speech Type: Preposition

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪnsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

situated with the boundaries or confines of

Short Definition:

situated within confines of

Examples:
  • a radio was playing inside the flat
Definition:

in less than (the period of time specified)

Short Definition:

in less than time specified

Examples:
  • the oven will have paid for itself inside 18 months

Word: Inside

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪnsʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

within the boundaries or confines of a place

Short Definition:

within confines of something

Examples:
  • Mr Jackson is waiting for you inside

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