inside
word
/ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
in-SYD
/ɪnˈsaɪd/
in-SYD
Definition
The word 'inside' describes the inner part or area of something or being within it. It can be used as a preposition, adverb, noun, or adjective.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday language, 'inside' is often combined with phrases like 'inside the house,' 'inside information,' or 'inside out.' It's informal and formal depending on context. Be careful not to confuse it with 'in' which is more general.
Spanish: dentro - en el interiorPortuguese (BR): dentro - no interiorPortuguese (PT): dentro - no interiorChinese (Simplified): 里面 - 内部Chinese (Traditional): 裡面 - 內部Hindi: भीतरArabic: داخلBengali: ভিতরে - আভ্যন্তরীণ অংশRussian: внутриJapanese: 中 - 内側 - 内部Vietnamese: bên trongKorean: 안 - 내부Turkish: içeride - içindeUrdu: اندر - کے اندرIndonesian: di dalam - bagian dalam
Example Sentences
The keys are inside the drawer.
basic
We stayed inside because it was raining.
basic
There is nothing dangerous inside the box.
basic
I hid the gift inside my bag so no one would see it.
natural
She looked inside her heart and found peace.
natural
The kids are playing inside while the adults are outside.
natural