in·side ( n-s d , n s d )n.1. a. 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. adj.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. adv.1. Into or in the interior; within. 2. On the inner side. 3. Slang In prison. prep.1. Within: We'll be there inside an hour. 2. a. On the inner side or part of: inside the package. b. Into the interior of: going inside the house. Idioms: inside out1. 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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| Adv. | 1. | inside out - with the inside facing outward; "she turned the shirt inside out" |
| 2. | inside out - thoroughly; from every perspective; "she knows this town inside out" |
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