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in⋅side

  [prep. in-sahyd, in-sahyd; adv. in-sahyd; n. in-sahyd; adj. in-sahyd, in-, in-sahyd]
Use insides in a Sentence
–preposition
1. on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
2. prior to the elapse of; within: He promised to arrive inside an hour.
–adverb
3. in or into the inner part: Please go inside.
4. indoors: They play inside on rainy days.
5. within one's heart, reason, etc.; by true nature; basically: I know inside that he's not guilty. Inside, she's really very shy.
6. Slang. in prison.
–noun
7. the inner or internal part; interior: the inside of the house.
8. the inner side or surface: the inside of the hand; He pinned the money to the inside of his jacket.
9. Usually, insides. Informal. the inner parts of the body, esp. the stomach and intestines: The coffee scalded my insides.
10. a select or inner circle of power, prestige, etc.: a man on the inside.
11. the shortest of several parallel, curving tracks or lanes; the part of an oval track closest to the inner rail: The horse came up fast on the inside.
12. the inward nature, mind, feelings, etc.
13. Slang. confidential or secret information.
14. an inside passenger or place in a coach, carriage, etc.
–adjective
15. situated or being on or in the inside; interior; internal: an inside seat.
16. acting, employed, done, or originating within a building or place: He used to work on the dock but now he has an inside job.
17. derived from the inner circle of those concerned in and having private knowledge of a situation: inside information.
18. Baseball. (of a pitched ball) passing between home plate and the batter: The pitch was low and inside.
—Idioms
19. inside of, Informal. within the space or period of: Our car broke down again inside of a mile.
20. inside out,
a. with the inner side reversed to face the outside.
b. thoroughly; completely: She knew the work inside out.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see in, side 1

Synonyms:
7. Inside, interior both refer to the inner part or space within something. Inside is a common word, and is used with reference to things of any size, small or large: the inside of a pocket. Interior, somewhat more formal, denotes the inner part or the space or regions within; it usually suggests considerable size or extent, and sometimes a richness of decoration: the interior of a country, of the earth, of a cathedral.

Antonyms:
7. outside, exterior.
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in·side   (ĭn-sīd', ĭn'sīd')   
n.  

    1. An inner or interior part.

    2. Inward character, perceptions, or feelings: felt good on the inside about volunteering to help.

    3. The inner organs; entrails.

    4. The inner parts or workings: the insides of a TV set.

  2. An inner side or surface.

  3. The part away from the edge; the middle part.

  4. insides Informal

    1. The inner organs; entrails.

    2. The inner parts or workings: the insides of a TV set.

  5. Slang Confidential or secret information.

adj.  

  1. Inner; interior.

  2. Relating to, known to, or coming from an exclusive group: inside information; an inside joke.

  3. Baseball Passing on the side of home plate nearer the batter. Used of a pitch.

adv.  

  1. Into or in the interior; within.

  2. On the inner side.

  3. Slang In prison.

prep.  

  1. Within: We'll be there inside an hour.

    1. On the inner side or part of: inside the package.

    2. Into the interior of: going inside the house.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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