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
late Middle English (denoting the interior of the body): from in+ side
ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
ˈɪnsʌɪd
the inner side or surface of something
Short Definition:inner side or surface
Examples:- wipe the inside of the windscreen
the inner part; the interior
Short Definition:inner part
Examples:- the inside of the car was like an oven
Word: Inside
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
ˈɪnsʌɪd
situated on or in the inside
Short Definition:situated inside
Examples:- an inside pocket
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
ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
ˈɪnsʌɪd
situated with the boundaries or confines of
Short Definition:situated within confines of
Examples:- a radio was playing inside the flat
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
ˌɪnˈsʌɪd
ˈɪnsʌɪd
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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