inside 1 of 4

preposition

Definition of insidenext
as in within

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

inside

2 of 4

adverb

as in in

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

inside

3 of 4

adjective

1
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace made a stock trade based on inside information

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in inner
situated farther in chose the inside lane to run around the track

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inside

4 of 4

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈsīd How to pronounce inside (audio)
1
as in interior
an interior or internal part the inside of the clock features an amazingly complex mechanism

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in gut
usually insides plural the internal organs of the body medical students eager to see what people's insides look like

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions not one to share her fears and worries, she keeps it all on the inside

Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a person with the inside on what really happened at the board meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inside
Preposition
The inmate who died of dehydration had access to a functioning water fountain inside their cell and repeatedly refused to drink, said Robbie Hoy, a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 The film follows a man trapped inside a bar, where reality begins to unravel in increasingly disturbing ways. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Adverb
Start by checking in early enough to get pool time at Bel-Air Backyard, then move inside for golden-hour cocktails at Bel-Air Lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Cars and other vehicles can heat up fast, so don’t leave children or pets unattended inside. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Adjective
All homes will have inside elevators, and some will include turf-type yards on their third-floor terraces, Miller said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 After Adira was born, Williams gave fans an inside look at her newborn's nursery in a YouTube video. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Noun
Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
  1. within
  2. in
  3. confidential
  4. inner
  5. interior
  6. gut
  7. heart
  8. scoop
Preposition
  • Fabricating a purely electromechanical robot at the millimeter scale requires intricate, heavy motors that consume significant power, typically draining tiny batteries within mere minutes of operation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • And when Burnham — favored by many within Labour to lead the party and the country — won a special election for a seat in Parliament, Starmer gave in to the mounting pressure to quit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of within
Adverb
  • Year in and year out, in incidents small and noticeably larger, refinery accidents enraged neighbors and attracted regulators.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • But when asked to convey human-woman concerns, like a shitty dad, a shitty husband, and a shitty mother-in-law, that intense gaze can become inscrutable, even incomprehensible — a closed door to her interiority instead of a way in.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of in
Adjective
  • Chicago police Chief Elmer Washburn had a confidential secretary, Percy English, who also wrote for the Tribune.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Apple alleges that Tan used confidential company information when recruiting candidates, including instructing them to bring Apple parts during the interview process.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of confidential
Adjective
  • Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
  • Starting from slightly above the inner corner of your eye (above the inside wing), use the length of your brush to connect both ends.
    — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Definition of inner
Noun
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • This is the smartest place on the island, although there’s also a lovely, chic boutique hotel in the interior, and a more rustic beach hotel nearby on Radhanagar—but this is by far the most significant one in the region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of interior
Noun
  • The first was a controversial climb-back over Egypt from two goals down; the second, a lightning strike of guts and glory in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 and book a spot in the World Cup final.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Typical symptoms being targeted include insomnia, hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain, low mood and gut changes.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of gut
Noun
  • England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The change of heart partly hinges on Camille’s conversations with her husband, Robert, who is freaking out over what’s been happening to Juliette.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • This scoop-neck tank is 95 percent cotton with some stretch for a comfortable fit.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • After his brace in Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal match, England star Jude Bellingham deserved two scoops of ice cream on Sunday.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of scoop

Phrases Containing inside

Browse Nearby Words

in short order
inside
inside out
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on inside

Nglish: Translation of inside for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 17
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
child-detective
Spot the Misspelled Word July 2026 Those little red underlines can't help you now...
See All