inside

🇺🇸 /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A1
preposition
A2

in or into the inner part of something

The cat is hiding inside the box.

R

in less time than

We can finish the work inside one hour.

adverb
A2

in or into the inner part

Please come inside where it's warm.

R

in prison

He spent five years inside for his crime.

noun
A2

the inner part of something

The inside of the fruit is sweet and juicy.

R

the side of a road for slow vehicles

Cyclists should ride on the inside of the road.

R

the shortest part of a curved path

The runner took the inside track to win the race.

R

a person's stomach and intestines

He felt pain in his insides after eating too much.

adjective
A2

located on the inner part

The inside pocket of my jacket is perfect for small items.

R

known only by people in a group

She shared inside information about the company's plans.

translation

prep. in or into the inner part of something; in less time than
adv. in or into the inner part; in prison
n. the inner part of something; the side of a road for slow vehicles; the shortest part of a curved path; a person's stomach and intestines
adj. located on the inner part; known only by people in a group

Word Forms

Plural insides