1
a
: situated farther in
the inner bark
b
: being near a center especially of influence
the inner circles of political power
2
a
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
the inner life
b
: existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup
inner child
inner artist
inner
noun
innerly
adverb
Examples of inner in a Sentence
She led the guests to an inner room.
the inner face of the arch
the inner lining of the jacket
listening to her inner voice
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Just place the alarm behind any inner pull door and have added peace of mind when showering, changing, or going to bed for the night.
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More specifically, the researchers analyzed the signaling pathways (interactions between cells) in the rodents' facial skin and in their oral mucosa – the latter is the protective inner lining of the mouth.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
There have been more subplots than Love Actually, including Taylor Fritz finding his inner superhero, the AELTC changing tradition in honor of the late Diogo Jota, and Ons Jabeur pulling up lame on the first morning.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
More specifically, the researchers analyzed the signaling pathways (interactions between cells) in the rodents' facial skin and in their oral mucosa – the latter is the protective inner lining of the mouth.
—Ben Coxworth
july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
This is only the third time in history that an interstellar object entering the inner solar system has been recorded.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inner
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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inner
adjective
in·ner
ˈin-ər 
1
a
: situated farther in
inner room
b
: being near a center especially of influence
an inner circle of advisors
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner peace
innerly
adverb
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