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US/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
UK/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
the inner part of something
More often (adverb): in or into a building, room or container
In context
The inside of the house is much bigger than it looks.
Lock the door from the inside before you go to sleep.
He wore his T-shirt inside out all day without noticing.
Words that go with inside
noun + preposition
- inside outShe knows the city inside out.
- from the insideThe window can only be opened from the inside.
- on the insideHe looked calm, but on the inside he was nervous.
- inside ofClean the inside of the microwave once a week.
verb + noun
- paint the insideWe painted the inside of the shop bright yellow.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I wore my shirt opposite.Correct: I wore my shirt inside out.