inside of

preposition

: inside

Examples of inside of in a Sentence

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Because a baby’s eyes are still developing, the lenses inside of them are not as effective as an adult’s at filtering out UV rays. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 If pressure is the condition for greatness, why do so many people freeze inside of it? Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Part of the fun of the show is finding story pockets inside of the sandbox. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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