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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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"I didn't start my period, so I started to develop that inner monologue of something's not quite right."

From BBC • May 3, 2026

This inner surface was covered with small teeth called denticles, forming a rough grinding area similar to a cheese grater.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

But it’s his voice that exerts the most hypnotic force, moving from defensive parry to inner rumble that takes the entire audience at the James Earl Jones Theatre into his confidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

This has been partly driven by DeepSeek's decision to make its systems open source, with their inner workings public -- in contrast to the proprietary models sold by OpenAI and other Western rivals.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One minute I was twelve years old and wondering where I could get enough money for an inner tube for my old used ten-speed.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen