inside

in•side

[[t]ˌɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd[/t]] prep.

1) on the inner side or part of; within:

inside the circle[/ex]

2) prior to; within:

to arrive inside an hour[/ex]

3) in or into the inner part:

Look inside[/ex]

4) indoors:

to play inside on rainy days[/ex]

5) by true nature; basically:

Inside, she's really very shy[/ex]

6) sts Slang. in prison

7) the inner part; interior:

the inside of the house[/ex]

8) the inner side or surface:

the inside of the hand[/ex]

9) inf insides, Informal. the inner parts of the body, esp. the stomach and intestines

10) a position within a select circle of power, prestige, etc.:

to be on the inside in the administration[/ex]

11) the part closest to a specified point, as the part of an oval track closest to the inner rail

12) inward nature, thoughts, feelings, etc

13) sts confidential or private information:

to have an inside on the new plans[/ex]

14) situated or being on or in the inside; interior; internal:

an inside seat[/ex]

15) private; confidential; restricted:

inside information[/ex]

16) spo baseball (of a pitched ball) passing between home plate and the batter

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- inside of inside out

Etymology: 1350–1400