inside (A1)
preposition, adverb, adjective, noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪd/
Definition
In or into the inner part of something.
Examples
He felt a strange warmth spread inside his chest.
Keep your valuables inside the safe.
How to Use inside
- inside of (prepositional phrase)
- Within the inner part of; inside. — "The secret was hidden deep inside of the old chest."
- inside out (idiom)
- With the inner surface turned outward. — "You're wearing your sweater inside out."
- get inside (collocation)
- To enter a place. — "Let's get inside before it starts raining."
- from the inside (prepositional phrase)
- From a position within; internally. — "He knew the company's problems from the inside."
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