Inside: meaning, definitions and examples

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inside

[ ˈɪnˈsaɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in a building

The inner side or part of something, especially a building; the interior.

Synonyms

indoors, inner part, interior

Examples of usage

He was waiting inside the house.
She entered the room and found him inside.

^{Context #2}

a location

In or into the interior of a building or room.

Synonyms

indoors, internally

Examples of usage

He went inside to escape the rain.
Please come inside and have a seat.

^{Context #3}

informal

Situated on the inner part or side.

Synonyms

inner, interior, internal

Examples of usage

The inside pocket of his coat.
An inside job.

Translations

Translations of the word "inside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dentro

🇮🇳 अंदर

🇩🇪 innen

🇮🇩 dalam

🇺🇦 всередині

🇵🇱 wewnątrz

🇯🇵 内側

🇫🇷 à l'intérieur

🇪🇸 dentro

🇹🇷 içinde

🇰🇷 안에

🇸🇦 داخل

🇨🇿 uvnitř

🇸🇰 vnútri

🇨🇳 里面

🇸🇮 znotraj

🇮🇸 inni

🇰🇿 ішінде

🇬🇪 შიგნით

🇦🇿 içərisində

🇲🇽 dentro

Word origin

The word 'inside' originated from Middle English, from the combination of 'in' and 'side'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the inner part or side of something, especially a building. Over time, its usage expanded to include adverbial and adjectival forms, indicating location or position on the inner side. The word 'inside' has remained a common and versatile term in the English language, with various nuances depending on context.