inside meaning and definition

INSIDE noun

Definition of inside (noun)

1. the region that is inside of something
   • synonyms: interior
   • antonym: exterior
2. the inner or enclosed surface of something
   • synonyms: interior
   • antonym: exterior

INSIDE adjective

Definition of inside (adjective)

1. relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
   • "he reached into his inside jacket pocket"; "inside out"; "an inside pitch is between home plate and the batter"
   • antonym: outside
2. being or applying to the inside of a building
   • "an inside wall"
3. confined to an exclusive group
   • "privy to inner knowledge"; "inside information"; "privileged information"
   • synonyms: inner, privileged
4. away from the outer edge
   • "an inner lahne"; "the inside lane"

INSIDE adverb

Definition of inside (adverb)

1. within a building
   • "in winter we play inside"
   • synonyms: indoors
   • antonym: alfresco
2. on the inside
   • "inside, the car is a mess"
   • synonyms: within
   • antonym: outside
3. with respect to private feelings
   • "inwardly, she was raging"
   • synonyms: inwardly
   • antonym: outwardly
4. in reality
   • "she is very kind at heart"
   • synonyms: at bottom, at heart, deep down, in spite of appearance