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inside out

adverb

Definition of inside out

1 :in such a manner that the inner surface becomes the outer
  • turned the shirt inside out
2 :to a thorough degree
  • knows the subject inside out
3 :in or into a state of disarray often involving drastic reorganization
  • turned the business inside out

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Examples of inside out in a Sentence

  1. after 20 years of employment there, he has come to know the company inside out

First Known Use of inside out

circa 1600

inside out Synonyms

Synonyms
completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, thoroughly, minutely, roundly, sweepingly, systematically, through and through, totally
Related Words
meticulously, microscopically; all-out, full blast, intensively; broadly, encyclopedically, extensively, generally, globally, widely; conclusively, consummately, definitely, perfectly
Near Antonyms
aimlessly, desultorily, haphazardly, hit-or-miss, randomly; cursorily, imperfectly, inadequately, narrowly, shallowly, sketchily, summarily, superficially; indeterminately, nebulously, vaguely

INSIDE OUT Defined for Kids

inside out

adverb

Definition of inside out for Students

1 :in such a way that the inner surface becomes the outer
  • Your shirt is inside out.
2 :in or into a confused or disorganized state
  • The room was turned inside out.

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