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inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /
ADJECTIVE
central, middle physically
Synonyms
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close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear
Antonyms
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exterior external outer outside physical
ADJECTIVE
mental, private
Synonyms
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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
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exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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Because the inner ear’s balance organs are wired to the eye muscles, when displaced crystals send false signals that the head is spinning, the eyes reflexively move to compensate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

That dichotomy, his outer success and inner turmoil, are the heart of “Jerry West: The Logo,” a new documentary for Prime Video, from “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris, directing his first documentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Compared with plants grown in the dark, the epidermal and inner tissues of plants grown in the light are more tightly bound together," Professor Soga said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Rodriguez, a former member of Maduro's inner circle who is now championing liberal reforms, hailed the law as "a vehicle for building future prosperity."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Way, way more than I needed to buy a new inner tube for my old ten-speed.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen