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[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /
ADJECTIVE
central, middle physically
Synonyms
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close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear
Antonyms
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exterior external outer outside physical
ADJECTIVE
mental, private
Synonyms
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central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous
Antonyms
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exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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As a result, the crisis "has thrown a proverbial wrench into the inner workings of the aviation fuel markets", it said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The images reveal a bright, compact inner jet that signals recent activity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Ahmed provides his haunted, intelligent eyes to convey the inner torment of this Hamlet, the grieving scion of a wealthy family of real estate developers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Rodriguez, a former member of Maduro's inner circle who is now championing liberal reforms, hailed the law as "a vehicle for building future prosperity."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And I was never going to get to ride my bike again, no matter how many new inner tubes I could afford.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen