inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /

ADJECTIVE

central, middle physically

Synonyms

WEAK

close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

ADJECTIVE

mental, private

Synonyms

WEAK

central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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Jenrick's allies won't comment on the identity of the alleged leaker but do not dispute the document came from one of his inner circle.

From BBC

Few people in the territory understand the inner workings of the territory’s budget as Webb did.

From The Wall Street Journal

The earliest Arenas is likely to return is next Wednesday against Northwestern — though his actual return date could come down to when Arenas’ inner circle signs off that he’s ready.

From Los Angeles Times

“We look forward to getting him back on the court whenever he’s ready and his inner circle feels he’s ready.”

From Los Angeles Times

For the past year, she has sought to closely ally herself to the president and court his inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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