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adjective

ˈi-nər How to pronounce inner (audio)
Definition of innernext
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as in interior
situated farther in an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road

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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind kept his inner life private

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inner

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noun

as in within

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Recent Examples of inner
Adjective
Doctors made long surgical incisions along his left leg, from his hip to his ankle, and along his inner calf and thigh. — Diane Herbst, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Marquez’s personal journal, which documented her inner joys and struggles over the last year, is also open on a table in the exhibition for guests to read through, draw over, or tear. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
Again, the inner and the outer world. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
  1. interior
  2. internal
  3. within
  4. inside
  5. mental
  6. psychological
Adjective
  • Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Central Florida is expected numerous showers and storms, with the highest chances across the interior west of Interstate 95.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • This group has plenty of candidates for some internal development.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of internal
Noun
  • This almost iridescent highlighter is a great example of how to use shimmer for a lit-from-within, ethereal glow.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.
    — Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of within
Adjective
  • Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said some people were trapped inside vehicles.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said some people were trapped inside vehicles, and the pilot and copilot were also trapped in the plane after the accident.
    — Staff And Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of inside
Adjective
  • The opposing forces of stigma and access Stigma has been a long-standing barrier in seeking mental healthcare.
    — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • From suicides to sextortion, parents and their children are wrestling with how social media and AI chatbots could be harming people’s mental and physical health.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Aside from the psychological baggage of last year’s visits to Nottingham and Brighton, all three opponents (with Brentford being the other) aspire to qualify for Europe.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps the most intriguing risk factor for psychopathology gleaned from clinical psychological science, and one that is particularly relevant to the assessment and treatment of postpartum psychopathology, is malignant self-criticism.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychological

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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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