inside

Meaning of inside in English

Adjective

1. being on the inside

an inside pocket

Adverb

1. on or to the inside

I looked into the box, but there was nothing inside.

2. into or within a building

We play inside on rainy days.

3. at heart

I know inside that she is lying.

Noun

1. the inner side or surface of something; part within

The door was locked from the inside[within].
The inside of the cupboard needs a good clean-out.

Preposition

1. in or into a building

I found a dog just inside the gate.
She was standing just inside the door.

2. situated in or on the inner part of something

There was a letter inside the envelope.
The nut is inside the shell.