inside of

preposition

: inside

Examples of inside of in a Sentence

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The bright star is so large that more than 400 million suns could fit inside of it. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 In the midst of explaining the situation, the man spots a vehicle wedged between a few semi-trucks and helps assist the passengers inside of the vehicle. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 People are craving a deeper understanding of what’s happening inside of themselves. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Homecoming’s producers, including Another Planet Entertainment, did a miraculous job, getting a couple dozen speakers committed — whether in person or by video — inside of a week. Ben Fong-Torres, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inside of

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inside of was in 1836

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“Inside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20of. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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