Definitions

inside

[in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-, in-sahyd] / ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd, ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˈsaɪd, ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪn-, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /

ADJECTIVE

in the middle; interior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indoors

STRONG

central

WEAK

inner innermost internal intramural inward surrounded under a roof

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external known outer outside public

ADJECTIVE

secret

Synonyms

STRONG

classified closet exclusive limited private

WEAK

confidential esoteric hushed internal restricted

Antonyms

STRONG

unlimited unrestricted

WEAK

exterior external known outer outside public

ADVERB

within

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indoors

WEAK

under a roof under cover within doors within walls

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior outside

NOUN

middle, lining

Synonyms

STRONGEST

innards interior

STRONG

belly bowels breast center contents gut heart recess soul stuffing womb

WEAK

inner portion

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside periphery

Example Sentences

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Players and referees will need to adjust to several new rules being rolled out at the World Cup, including teams being required to make substitutions inside 10 seconds to prevent time-wasting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Using two-photon microscopy, the researchers monitored activity inside the animals' brains as they reacted to this surprising outcome.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Tisch said vehicular and pedestrian traffic inside the security perimeter will be closed starting at 4 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For every one child inside the foster-care system with relatives, there are 18 children being raised by relatives outside of foster care.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I waved and forced a pleasant expression before ducking inside.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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