the inside

noun

: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
often plural
the insides of a computer

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One with the inside of his right foot goes in off the post. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025 Only two players played in both the 1934 and 1938 finals, the inside forwards Giovanni Ferrari and the great Giuseppe Meazza. Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025 Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 At Giffen Aesthetics, beauty and health start from the inside out. Nick Franck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the inside

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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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