inside

(noun) the region that is inside of something. Synonyms: interior.

(noun) the inner or enclosed surface of something. Synonyms: interior.

(adj) relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space. Synonyms: inside (vs. outside). Examples: "He reached into his inside jacket pocket." "Inside out." "An inside pitch is between home plate and the batter."

(adj) being or applying to the inside of a building. Synonyms: inside(prenominal). Example: "An inside wall."

(adj) confined to an exclusive group. Synonyms: inner, privileged. Examples: "Privy to inner knowledge." "Inside information." "Privileged information."

(adj) away from the outer edge. Examples: "An inner lahne." "The inside lane."

(adv) within a building. Synonyms: indoors. Example: "In winter we play inside."

(adv) on the inside. Synonyms: within. Example: "Inside, the car is a mess."

(adv) with respect to private feelings. Synonyms: inwardly. Example: "Inwardly, she was raging."

(adv) in reality. Synonyms: at heart, at bottom, deep down, in spite of appearance. Example: "She is very kind at heart."