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inside

[in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-sahyd, in-, in-sahyd] / ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd, ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˈsaɪd, ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪn-, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
in the middle; interior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
indoors
STRONG
central
WEAK
inner innermost internal intramural inward surrounded under a roof
Antonyms
WEAK
exterior external known outer outside public
ADJECTIVE
secret
Synonyms
STRONG
classified closet exclusive limited private
WEAK
confidential esoteric hushed internal restricted
Antonyms
STRONG
unlimited unrestricted
WEAK
exterior external known outer outside public
ADVERB
within
Synonyms
STRONGEST
indoors
WEAK
under a roof under cover within doors within walls
Antonyms
WEAK
exterior outside
NOUN
middle, lining
Synonyms
STRONGEST
innards interior
STRONG
belly bowels breast center contents gut heart recess soul stuffing womb
WEAK
inner portion
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside periphery

Example Sentences

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U.S. aircraft reportedly took fire during the mission, underscoring the risks of operating deep inside hostile territory.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

When these strips are positioned closer together than the wavelength of light, the grating can act like a near-perfect mirror while also holding the light inside a very small volume.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“I want to keep people inside until they find permanent housing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But he believed that she believed it, which sparked a flicker of warmth inside him.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.