inside
English meaning: Inside
Definition
Inside means within a building or object, or indoors.
Example
“It is cold, so let's stay inside.”
Another example: “We stayed inside all day because of the heavy rain.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, everyday adverb meaning within a building or indoors. Placed after the verb ('stay inside', 'come inside'). Also a preposition ('inside the box'), noun ('the inside'), and adjective.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'in' plus 'side', meaning the inner side.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
Common Collocations
- come inside
- go inside
- stay inside
- deep inside
Word Forms
inside (adv/prep/n/adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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