inside. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

inside

SYLLABICATION:	in·side
PRONUNCIATION:	n-sd, nsd
NOUN:	1a. An inner or interior part. b. Inward character, perceptions, or feelings: felt good on the inside about volunteering to help. 2. An inner side or surface. 3. The part away from the edge; the middle part. 4. insides Informal a. The inner organs; entrails. b. The inner parts or workings: the insides of a TV set. 5. Slang Confidential or secret information.
ADJECTIVE:	1. Inner; interior. 2. Relating to, known to, or coming from an exclusive group: inside information; an inside joke. 3. Baseball Passing on the side of home plate nearer the batter. Used of a pitch.
ADVERB:	1. Into or in the interior; within. 2. On the inner side. 3. Slang In prison.
PREPOSITION:	1. Within: We'll be there inside an hour. 2a. On the inner side or part of: inside the package. b. Into the interior of: going inside the house.
IDIOMS:	inside out 1. With the inner surface turned out; reversed: wore the sweatshirt inside out. 2. Informal As completely as possible; thoroughly: knew the city inside out. on the inside In a position of confidence or influence.


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