the inside

noun
UK: /ˌðiː ɪnˈsaɪd/
US: /ˌðiː ɪnˈsaɪd/

  1. The inner part or surface of something.

    1. The box was red, but the inside was blue. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic checked the inside of the engine for damage after the crash. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place of safety or shelter.

    1. Let's go inside, it's starting to rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the storm, the family felt safe and secure inside their well-built home. [ ] [ ]

  3. The internal affairs or workings of an organization.

    1. He knows the inside of the company very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The journalist tried to get the inside story on the political scandal that rocked the nation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

within inner interior
the inside adjective

  1. Located on or relating to the inner part.

    1. The inside pocket held the key. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect designed the inside layout of the building to maximize natural light. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the inside" in English means: The inner part or surface of something., A place of safety or shelter., The internal affairs or workings of an organization..

The phonetic transcription of "the inside" is /ˌðiː ɪnˈsaɪd/ in British English and /ˌðiː ɪnˈsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the inside": within, inner, interior.

Example usage of "the inside": "The box was red, but the inside was blue.". More examples on the page.