inside1 adverb, prepositioninside2 nouninside3 adjective
insidein‧side1 /ɪnˈsaɪd/ ●●● S2 W2 adverb, preposition 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Inside there are lots of handy hints to help you take better pictures.
- Free inside! A monthly horoscope guide!
- Gabby cringed a little inside when Peter showed up drunk.
- I'm getting cold. Let's go inside.
- I desperately needed some way to vent all the anger and frustration I felt inside.
- I wish I knew what he was feeling inside.
- Kate tried to make jokes but inside she was furious.
- The box has some letters inside.
- These kids seem so aggressive, but inside they're terrified.
- When we got to the window, we saw that there were already people inside.
Longman Language Activatorin a container or other enclosed space
· There's some pizza in the refrigerator.· I think I have some tissues in my purse.· Perhaps I left my wallet in my other jacket pocket.· Valuables should be kept in the hotel safe.· She stayed in the car while I went to the bank.
in a container or other enclosed space and therefore completely covered or surrounded: · There's a key inside the envelope.· She opened the package to find another, smaller package inside.· Jem opened the box. Inside, surrounded by cotton wool, was a little brooch.
the things that are inside a box, room, bag etc: · The ship and its contents are at the bottom of the lake.· The customs officer opened my suitcase and examined the contents.contents of: · Add the contents of the saucepan to the bean mixture.
in a building or room · Francis and his friend were drinking tea in his room.· The movie was bad, but at least it was cool in the theater.· There isn't a comfortable chair in the house.· She had to spend a week in the hospital.
use this especially when you are comparing what is happening in a building or room with what is happening outside: · The lights were on inside the house.· Inside it was lovely and warm.· I sat outside the interview room and wondered what was going on inside.
inside a building, especially someone's home: · It was too sunny to think of staying indoors.· Some arts and crafts projects are too messy to be done indoors.
use this about things or activities that are used or that happen inside buildings, not outdoors: · The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool.· This year, the world indoor tennis championship will take place in Paris.· Traditionally, markets were held outdoors, but many cities in Britain now have indoor markets.
the part of something that is inside: the inside of · All I've seen of Australia is the inside of a hotel room at Sydney airport.· The inside of a camera is painted black to prevent light reflecting onto the film.from the inside · The door had been locked from the inside and the police had to break it down in order to get in.
written the inside of a building or car: · the car's leather interior· My eyes gradually became accustomed to the gloomy interior of the store.
in a town, country, or area · My husband hates driving in London.· Everyone in town knew Archie.· The company's Spanish subsidiary is based in Madrid.· There are many different species of wild cat in Africa and Asia.
use this to emphasize that something is happening in a country or area, or is only known about by people in a country or area: · Enemy troops are now three miles inside their territory.· We in the West knew little about events inside Northern Korea.· The guerrillas were said to be operating from bases inside the country.
inside the borders or limits of an area: · Children must remain within the school grounds during the lunch break.· If the ball lands within the white lines it counts as a fair serve.
happening inside a country - use this especially to say that other countries should not become involved: · Russia faces many internal problems, for example inflation.· The US was accused of interfering in the internal affairs of the country.
in a company, organization, or group · Homelessness is a major problem in society today.· The mood in the Republican Party is one of optimism.· Some analysts in Wall Street are predicting that the company will merge with a rival firm.
in an organization or company - use this to emphasize that something is happening or is known about only in that organization and outside it: · From inside, the company seems less successful.· A struggle is going on inside the party between the moderates and the right wing.
existing or happening in a group, organization etc, not outside it: · The landowners have always regarded themselves as an elite group within society.· Different factions within the party are fighting for overall control.· Violence within the family is often alcohol-related.
an internal activity, problem, plan etc is one that concerns only those people who are inside a company or organization but not anyone outside it: · Many companies use the program for internal accounting purposes.· After the accident, NASA conducted an internal investigation.· In November the directors wrote an internal memorandum suggesting that the company should close down three of its factories.
in-house training etc is carried out within a company; in-house employees work for one employer on a permanent basis: · Many companies run in-house management courses for their staff.· All our artwork is done by in-house designers; we don't normally use freelance people.
someone who has special knowledge about a company, organization, or group, because they belong to it or have close connections with it: · Insiders have been predicting that the company would be involved in a takeover bid for some time.· Political insiders believe Republicans won't gain control of the Senate.insider trading (=using special knowledge about what is happening inside a company): · Several people went to prison after the investigation into insider trading.
in a person's body or mind · I have a pain in my stomach.· Paul felt a terrible cramp in his left leg.· We shall be studying the effects of these bacteria in the intestine.· All these memories of Judith are still fresh in my mind.
use this about injuries, examinations, or organs inside your body: · Mrs Jones suffered serious internal injuries as a result of the accident.· The doctor said they found some signs of internal bleeding.
if you feel angry, sad, excited etc inside , you have that feeling although you do not show it in the way you behave: · Kate tried to make jokes but inside she was furious.· I desperately needed some way to vent all the anger and frustration I felt inside.
use this about a feeling that you have in your mind but do not always show: · If he has any inner doubts, he doesn't show them.· Terri has an inner confidence that her sister lacks.
in a book, newspaper, speech, or piece of writing etc · Did you read that article in "Newsweek"?· Romance! Adventure! Passion! They're all in this week's "Woman" magazine.· There are some wonderful descriptive passages in the novel.
on the inner pages of a newspaper or magazine - use this especially when you are advertising the newspaper etc and telling people what is in it: · Inside there are lots of handy hints to help you take better pictures.· Free inside! A monthly horoscope guide!
everything that is contained in a book, magazine, letter etc: · The letter was burned and its contents will never be known.contents of: · A computer disk can store the entire contents of a set of encyclopedias.· The contents of the report are expected to show that the government acted wrongly.table of contents (=a list of what a book contains): · She glanced at the table of contents to see what stories were included.
the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech or piece of writing: · Many of the essays are political in content.· The software, designed for children, has good graphics and animation that doesn't overwhelm the content.content of: · People pay as much attention to your voice as to the content of your speech.
from the outside towards the inside from the outside towards the inside: · Jane went into the living-room and sat down on the sofa.· Pour half a pint of milk into a small pan and warm it gently.· Rachel jumped into her car and sped off in the direction of the hospital.· Edwards is charged with trying to smuggle 20 kg of cannabis into the country.
into a room, building, container, car etc: · Come in! The door's not locked.· A big car pulled up and the driver told me to get in.· Maureen stood at the door, looking in.· Do you want me to put it in a bag for you?· She went in the bathroom and turned on the tap.
into a building, room, container etc until completely in it and enclosed by it: · Tom ran back inside and called the police.· I put my hand inside my bag, searching for my passport.
towards the inside of a building, room, community etc: · The main door opens inwards.· All the windows faced inward across the courtyard.
in the wrong position · Someone had moved the road sign so it was pointing in the wrong direction.· You're heading in the wrong direction for the city centre.· The files had been put back in the wrong order.
also the wrong way round British if something is the wrong way around , it is pointing in the opposite direction to the one it should be pointing in: · Tom often writes 'b' and 'd' the wrong way round.· That hat looks a bit strange -- have you got it on the wrong way around?· The torch won't work if you put the batteries in the wrong way round.
British also backwards British, /backward American if something, especially a piece of clothing, is back to front , the back of it is where the front should be: · You've got your sweater on back to front.· Dan appeared in jeans, wearing his cap backward as usual.
if something, especially a piece of clothing, is inside out , the inside of it is on the outside and the outside of it is on the inside: · I put my socks on inside out by mistake.· The wind was so strong, it blew her umbrella inside out.turn something inside out: · I turned the jeans inside out to repair the hem.
if something is upside down , the top of it is at the bottom and the bottom of it is at the top: · You're holding the picture upside down.· The monkey was hanging upside down from a tree.turn something upside down: · Turn the cups upside down and leave them to dry.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Use the outside lane for overtaking only. the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets
(=before an hour, month etc has passed) We’ll be back inside the hour.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES We’ll be back inside the hour.· He painted carefully around the inner edge of each door.
(=that only a few people who are involved in something will understand)· After I’d worked there a while, I started to understand some of the inside jokes.
(=knowledge that you have because you are part of a group)· his inside knowledge gained from 20 years in the industry
Use the outside lane for overtaking only. (=on the inside of a coat, jacket etc)· Gregson pulled a photo from the inside pocket of his jacket.
the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets (=including facts that are known only to people involved)· Though I’d seen the official report, I wanted the inside story.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· Come on, you'd best come inside.· Suddenly, he came inside crying hard.· He wouldn't come inside, said he didn't feel right there.· Norm came inside then and ran into his room.· He is at his best when he comes inside, makes a positive pass and then gets on his bike.· It looked safe enough, so I told them to come inside when they got cold.· I came inside, took a look around and then got beat over the head.· When they came inside at dusk, they did not leave work behind.
· This wheel was worked by a man getting inside and walking forward rapidly.· There was Philippa's escape if she could get inside in time.· They had no difficulty getting inside.· To see who got inside, I would have had to turn myself right round.· When we got inside he dropped his clothes on the floor.· It was a relief to get inside and shut the door.· B gets inside for two baskets, then hits a three-pointer, then an outside jumper.
· Come now, you wouldn't want to go inside alone, would you?· We went inside and walked up to the desk.· She went inside, the door clicked behind her.· Instead, he went inside and waited.· It made them alive, somehow, and Elizabeth longed to go inside.· When we got there, Sonya unlocked the door and we went inside.· Finish your drink and let's go inside.· Ferric parked in the shade and went inside.
· I shake it a bit and hear a rattling, so I look inside.· He found Suzanne awake when he looked inside.· Curiosity prompted him to look inside.· They looked inside, peering under the seats and into the back.· Everything a new mum needs - just look inside!· He takes a few steps nearer and looks inside.· It stood well away from the other buildings and this morning the great doors were partly open and she looked inside carefully.· His large round eyes probed Miguel that first time, as if he could look inside with ease.
· The door irised open and he reached inside, drawing out the tiny phial before the door closed up again.· The lid fell backwards as he reached inside and grabbed a book.· When she reached inside to retrieve the pin, there were two identical pins.· He reached inside, pushing his hand through the layers of packing and into something dark and pungent.
· Peter received some firm words and was made to stay inside during breaktime for the next day.· Instead, they stayed inside and poked their arms through the bars for their food, just out of reach.· Stay off the streets, Stay inside.· I stay inside this morning, doing the chores that I hate.· Dixie climbs out to join me, but Carmichael stays inside.· She made me stay inside for the rest of the day.· You had to stay inside and fight - or die.· I was lucky enough to grow up in a house where staying inside to watch television was not an option.
· Step inside, however, and you enter a technological time warp.· He pulled the doors back, stepped inside, swung the flashlight across the dirt floor.· The lock clicked as they approached, and they stepped inside.· Creed stepped inside and closed both doors again, feeling as if he'd just voluntarily shut himself up in a cell.· We take a couple of steps inside.· There was no one around in the hall to see me as I stepped inside.· After a second she nudged the screen door open and stepped inside.
· By the time I reached Hampstead, the mirrors of every car in North London were turned inside out.· Fiend turned inside out is still a fiend.· His father's face was as red as if it had been turned inside out.· It seemed that space had been turned inside out: this was not a place for man.· She had been dressed in a woollen shroud and her feet were covered with leather boots, the fur turned inside.· The lie turned inside of her and screamed.· It gave her the uncomfortable feeling of being turned inside out for better examination.· The workings of opera are turned inside out.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1container in or into a container or other closed space so as to be completely covered or surrounded OPP outside: - As he was a thoroughly professional journalist, he already knew the media inside out.
- He stutters, but he caddied for me for five years and he knows the game inside out.
- I know this one Inside out!
- Of course, if everyone knew their partners inside out, there's a good chance no-one would ever plight their troth.
- Start off by adding every email address you know, and click on all the options until you know it inside out.
- They know their stuff inside out, but most importantly they also look like they are having a whale of a time.
- Turn the pants inside out before you wash them.
- I've turned the house upside down looking for that book!
- Lukens' theories have turned the financial world upside down.
- Declaring the shirt offensive, she ordered Jeffrey to take it off or turn it inside out.
- Hayward Wiggins launched a kids' summer enrichment program nine years ago, he turned the rules inside out.
- I turned my collar inside out.
- In effect, it turns the nozzle inside out.
- Objectivism thus turns existentialism inside out.
- The ship leaped and juddered as if trying to turn to inside out.
- This brief scene, so unexpected and devastating, turns Blue inside out.
The jewels were locked away inside the safe. I sent the money inside an envelope addressed to Ann. Carl picked up the book and stuffed it inside his jacket. Her car was locked and the keys were inside.2building/room in or into a building or room OPP outside: It’s raining. We’ll have to go inside. She could hear voices inside, but no one came to the door. Mail was piled up just inside the doorway. The sound was coming from inside the house.inside of American English There were 20 people packed inside of her dorm room.3country/area in a country or area – used when you want to emphasize that something is happening there and not in other places OPP outside: Very little is known of events inside this mysterious country. The guerrillas were said to be operating from bases inside the war zone.4organization if someone is inside a group or organization, they are part of it OPP outside: women’s influence inside the party The information comes from sources inside the company. Discussions should involve local people both inside and outside the school.5head/mind if something happens inside you, or inside your head or mind, it is part of what you think and feel, especially when you do not express it: You just don’t understand how I feel inside! Steve’s a strange guy – you never know what’s going on inside his head. Anger bubbled up deep inside her.inside of American English Something inside of me told me not to trust him.6body in your body: She could feel the baby kicking inside her. You’ll feel better once you’ve got a good meal inside you (=after you have eaten something).7time a)in less than a particular amount of time: A full report is expected inside three months.inside the hour/month etc (=before an hour, month etc has passed) We’ll be back inside the hour.inside of especially American English Our aim is to get the whole job finished inside of a week. b)less than a particular amount of time OPP outside: Jonson’s time of 9.3 seconds was just inside the world record.8prison informal in prison: My boyfriend’s been inside for a year.inside1 adverb, prepositioninside2 nouninside3 adjective
insidein‧side2 /ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnsaɪd/ ●●● S3 noun EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Cozy is a generous description of the inside of the sphere.
- She opened the bag and got out a powder compact that had a small round mirror on the inside of the lid.
- The neon lights outside were barely visible through the sheen of condensation coating the inside of the cafe window.
- The signatures were to appear on the inside of every Macintosh computer.
Longman Language Activatorin a container or other enclosed space
· There's some pizza in the refrigerator.· I think I have some tissues in my purse.· Perhaps I left my wallet in my other jacket pocket.· Valuables should be kept in the hotel safe.· She stayed in the car while I went to the bank.
in a container or other enclosed space and therefore completely covered or surrounded: · There's a key inside the envelope.· She opened the package to find another, smaller package inside.· Jem opened the box. Inside, surrounded by cotton wool, was a little brooch.
the things that are inside a box, room, bag etc: · The ship and its contents are at the bottom of the lake.· The customs officer opened my suitcase and examined the contents.contents of: · Add the contents of the saucepan to the bean mixture.
in a building or room · Francis and his friend were drinking tea in his room.· The movie was bad, but at least it was cool in the theater.· There isn't a comfortable chair in the house.· She had to spend a week in the hospital.
use this especially when you are comparing what is happening in a building or room with what is happening outside: · The lights were on inside the house.· Inside it was lovely and warm.· I sat outside the interview room and wondered what was going on inside.
inside a building, especially someone's home: · It was too sunny to think of staying indoors.· Some arts and crafts projects are too messy to be done indoors.
use this about things or activities that are used or that happen inside buildings, not outdoors: · The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool.· This year, the world indoor tennis championship will take place in Paris.· Traditionally, markets were held outdoors, but many cities in Britain now have indoor markets.
the part of something that is inside: the inside of · All I've seen of Australia is the inside of a hotel room at Sydney airport.· The inside of a camera is painted black to prevent light reflecting onto the film.from the inside · The door had been locked from the inside and the police had to break it down in order to get in.
written the inside of a building or car: · the car's leather interior· My eyes gradually became accustomed to the gloomy interior of the store.
in a town, country, or area · My husband hates driving in London.· Everyone in town knew Archie.· The company's Spanish subsidiary is based in Madrid.· There are many different species of wild cat in Africa and Asia.
use this to emphasize that something is happening in a country or area, or is only known about by people in a country or area: · Enemy troops are now three miles inside their territory.· We in the West knew little about events inside Northern Korea.· The guerrillas were said to be operating from bases inside the country.
inside the borders or limits of an area: · Children must remain within the school grounds during the lunch break.· If the ball lands within the white lines it counts as a fair serve.
happening inside a country - use this especially to say that other countries should not become involved: · Russia faces many internal problems, for example inflation.· The US was accused of interfering in the internal affairs of the country.
in a company, organization, or group · Homelessness is a major problem in society today.· The mood in the Republican Party is one of optimism.· Some analysts in Wall Street are predicting that the company will merge with a rival firm.
in an organization or company - use this to emphasize that something is happening or is known about only in that organization and outside it: · From inside, the company seems less successful.· A struggle is going on inside the party between the moderates and the right wing.
existing or happening in a group, organization etc, not outside it: · The landowners have always regarded themselves as an elite group within society.· Different factions within the party are fighting for overall control.· Violence within the family is often alcohol-related.
an internal activity, problem, plan etc is one that concerns only those people who are inside a company or organization but not anyone outside it: · Many companies use the program for internal accounting purposes.· After the accident, NASA conducted an internal investigation.· In November the directors wrote an internal memorandum suggesting that the company should close down three of its factories.
in-house training etc is carried out within a company; in-house employees work for one employer on a permanent basis: · Many companies run in-house management courses for their staff.· All our artwork is done by in-house designers; we don't normally use freelance people.
someone who has special knowledge about a company, organization, or group, because they belong to it or have close connections with it: · Insiders have been predicting that the company would be involved in a takeover bid for some time.· Political insiders believe Republicans won't gain control of the Senate.insider trading (=using special knowledge about what is happening inside a company): · Several people went to prison after the investigation into insider trading.
in a person's body or mind · I have a pain in my stomach.· Paul felt a terrible cramp in his left leg.· We shall be studying the effects of these bacteria in the intestine.· All these memories of Judith are still fresh in my mind.
use this about injuries, examinations, or organs inside your body: · Mrs Jones suffered serious internal injuries as a result of the accident.· The doctor said they found some signs of internal bleeding.
if you feel angry, sad, excited etc inside , you have that feeling although you do not show it in the way you behave: · Kate tried to make jokes but inside she was furious.· I desperately needed some way to vent all the anger and frustration I felt inside.
use this about a feeling that you have in your mind but do not always show: · If he has any inner doubts, he doesn't show them.· Terri has an inner confidence that her sister lacks.
in a book, newspaper, speech, or piece of writing etc · Did you read that article in "Newsweek"?· Romance! Adventure! Passion! They're all in this week's "Woman" magazine.· There are some wonderful descriptive passages in the novel.
on the inner pages of a newspaper or magazine - use this especially when you are advertising the newspaper etc and telling people what is in it: · Inside there are lots of handy hints to help you take better pictures.· Free inside! A monthly horoscope guide!
everything that is contained in a book, magazine, letter etc: · The letter was burned and its contents will never be known.contents of: · A computer disk can store the entire contents of a set of encyclopedias.· The contents of the report are expected to show that the government acted wrongly.table of contents (=a list of what a book contains): · She glanced at the table of contents to see what stories were included.
the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech or piece of writing: · Many of the essays are political in content.· The software, designed for children, has good graphics and animation that doesn't overwhelm the content.content of: · People pay as much attention to your voice as to the content of your speech.
from the outside towards the inside from the outside towards the inside: · Jane went into the living-room and sat down on the sofa.· Pour half a pint of milk into a small pan and warm it gently.· Rachel jumped into her car and sped off in the direction of the hospital.· Edwards is charged with trying to smuggle 20 kg of cannabis into the country.
into a room, building, container, car etc: · Come in! The door's not locked.· A big car pulled up and the driver told me to get in.· Maureen stood at the door, looking in.· Do you want me to put it in a bag for you?· She went in the bathroom and turned on the tap.
into a building, room, container etc until completely in it and enclosed by it: · Tom ran back inside and called the police.· I put my hand inside my bag, searching for my passport.
towards the inside of a building, room, community etc: · The main door opens inwards.· All the windows faced inward across the courtyard.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Use the outside lane for overtaking only. the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets
I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.· He painted carefully around the inner edge of each door.
(=that only a few people who are involved in something will understand)· After I’d worked there a while, I started to understand some of the inside jokes.
(=knowledge that you have because you are part of a group)· his inside knowledge gained from 20 years in the industry
Use the outside lane for overtaking only. (=on the inside of a coat, jacket etc)· Gregson pulled a photo from the inside pocket of his jacket.
the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets (=including facts that are known only to people involved)· Though I’d seen the official report, I wanted the inside story.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► somebody’s inside/insides► turn a room/building etc inside outPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1the inside the inner part of something, which is surrounded or hidden by the outer part OPP the outsideon the inside- Bells hung on the inside which occasionally Ruth, when in residence, would strike.
- Condensation: normal levels - a light film on the inside of the fly but no droplets.
- Get rich quick schemes on the inside of matchbooks?
- He grabbed his overcoat which hung on the inside of the door.
- He stupidly took off on the outside of a wave when some one else had already established priority on the inside.
- They played Twenty-one; the scores were kept on the inside of a Lyons Green Label tea packet.
- Three narrow windows were locked on the inside, shades drawn.
- To those on the inside, the critique will probably seem unreasonable.
- Bells hung on the inside which occasionally Ruth, when in residence, would strike.
- Condensation: normal levels - a light film on the inside of the fly but no droplets.
- Get rich quick schemes on the inside of matchbooks?
- He grabbed his overcoat which hung on the inside of the door.
- He stupidly took off on the outside of a wave when some one else had already established priority on the inside.
- They played Twenty-one; the scores were kept on the inside of a Lyons Green Label tea packet.
- Three narrow windows were locked on the inside, shades drawn.
- To those on the inside, the critique will probably seem unreasonable.
- All I've seen of Australia is the inside of a hotel room at Sydney airport.
- The inside of a camera is painted black to prevent light reflecting onto the film.
- The inside of the cup was stained.
- The door had been locked from the inside and the police had to break it down in order to get in.
- The door had been locked from the inside.
- Before I hung up my jeans, I turned the pockets inside out to dry.
- I put my socks on inside out by mistake.
- I turned the jeans inside out to repair the hem.
- She had her shirt on inside out.
- The wind was so strong, it blew her umbrella inside out.
- As he was a thoroughly professional journalist, he already knew the media inside out.
- He stutters, but he caddied for me for five years and he knows the game inside out.
- I know this one Inside out!
- Of course, if everyone knew their partners inside out, there's a good chance no-one would ever plight their troth.
- Start off by adding every email address you know, and click on all the options until you know it inside out.
- They know their stuff inside out, but most importantly they also look like they are having a whale of a time.
- As he was a thoroughly professional journalist, he already knew the media inside out.
- He stutters, but he caddied for me for five years and he knows the game inside out.
- I know this one Inside out!
- Of course, if everyone knew their partners inside out, there's a good chance no-one would ever plight their troth.
- Start off by adding every email address you know, and click on all the options until you know it inside out.
- They know their stuff inside out, but most importantly they also look like they are having a whale of a time.
- Turn the pants inside out before you wash them.
- I've turned the house upside down looking for that book!
- Lukens' theories have turned the financial world upside down.
- Declaring the shirt offensive, she ordered Jeffrey to take it off or turn it inside out.
- Hayward Wiggins launched a kids' summer enrichment program nine years ago, he turned the rules inside out.
- I turned my collar inside out.
- In effect, it turns the nozzle inside out.
- Objectivism thus turns existentialism inside out.
- The ship leaped and juddered as if trying to turn to inside out.
- This brief scene, so unexpected and devastating, turns Blue inside out.
The apple’s rotten on the inside.inside of condensation on the inside of the window The door had been locked from the inside.2inside out with the usual outside parts on the inside: You’ve got that jumper inside out. Her umbrella blew inside out. I always turn my jeans inside out to wash them.3turn a room/building etc inside out to search a place very thoroughly by moving everything that is in it: The drug squad turned the apartment inside out.4know something inside out British English, know something inside and out American English to know something in great detail: She knows her subject inside out.5on the inside someone who is on the inside is a member of a group or an organization: Someone on the inside must have helped with the robbery.6on the inside British English if a car passes another car on the inside, it passes on the side that is away from the driver7somebody’s inside/insides informal someone’s stomach: My insides are beginning to complain about the lack of food.inside1 adverb, prepositioninside2 nouninside3 adjective
insidein‧side3 /ˈɪnsaɪd/ ●●● S3 adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- According to inside information, many members of the security forces are concerned about this problem.
- The tulip's inside petals are canary yellow on ivory white.
- A minute later, on an inside pass from Sandie, Jess sinks one.
- A single-decker yellow-and-black bus was travelling fast in the inside lane, its headlights dipped and no traffic immediately in front of it.
- Despite such inside knowledge, the opening passages were racked with nervousness and blighted by a series of up-and-unders.
- If those with inside knowledge of the facts didn't speak up for Britain, who the hell would?
- Kirov stooped over his crumpled form, retrieving the photograph from between his fingers and tucking it safely into his inside pocket.
- Nelson, who scored five points during the run, closed the Gators' scoring spree with an inside basket.
- Once the men are seated in the living room off the inside patio, they try to lure the children into conversation.
Longman Language Activatorin a container or other enclosed space
· There's some pizza in the refrigerator.· I think I have some tissues in my purse.· Perhaps I left my wallet in my other jacket pocket.· Valuables should be kept in the hotel safe.· She stayed in the car while I went to the bank.
in a container or other enclosed space and therefore completely covered or surrounded: · There's a key inside the envelope.· She opened the package to find another, smaller package inside.· Jem opened the box. Inside, surrounded by cotton wool, was a little brooch.
the things that are inside a box, room, bag etc: · The ship and its contents are at the bottom of the lake.· The customs officer opened my suitcase and examined the contents.contents of: · Add the contents of the saucepan to the bean mixture.
in a building or room · Francis and his friend were drinking tea in his room.· The movie was bad, but at least it was cool in the theater.· There isn't a comfortable chair in the house.· She had to spend a week in the hospital.
use this especially when you are comparing what is happening in a building or room with what is happening outside: · The lights were on inside the house.· Inside it was lovely and warm.· I sat outside the interview room and wondered what was going on inside.
inside a building, especially someone's home: · It was too sunny to think of staying indoors.· Some arts and crafts projects are too messy to be done indoors.
use this about things or activities that are used or that happen inside buildings, not outdoors: · The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool.· This year, the world indoor tennis championship will take place in Paris.· Traditionally, markets were held outdoors, but many cities in Britain now have indoor markets.
the part of something that is inside: the inside of · All I've seen of Australia is the inside of a hotel room at Sydney airport.· The inside of a camera is painted black to prevent light reflecting onto the film.from the inside · The door had been locked from the inside and the police had to break it down in order to get in.
written the inside of a building or car: · the car's leather interior· My eyes gradually became accustomed to the gloomy interior of the store.
in a town, country, or area · My husband hates driving in London.· Everyone in town knew Archie.· The company's Spanish subsidiary is based in Madrid.· There are many different species of wild cat in Africa and Asia.
use this to emphasize that something is happening in a country or area, or is only known about by people in a country or area: · Enemy troops are now three miles inside their territory.· We in the West knew little about events inside Northern Korea.· The guerrillas were said to be operating from bases inside the country.
inside the borders or limits of an area: · Children must remain within the school grounds during the lunch break.· If the ball lands within the white lines it counts as a fair serve.
happening inside a country - use this especially to say that other countries should not become involved: · Russia faces many internal problems, for example inflation.· The US was accused of interfering in the internal affairs of the country.
in a company, organization, or group · Homelessness is a major problem in society today.· The mood in the Republican Party is one of optimism.· Some analysts in Wall Street are predicting that the company will merge with a rival firm.
in an organization or company - use this to emphasize that something is happening or is known about only in that organization and outside it: · From inside, the company seems less successful.· A struggle is going on inside the party between the moderates and the right wing.
existing or happening in a group, organization etc, not outside it: · The landowners have always regarded themselves as an elite group within society.· Different factions within the party are fighting for overall control.· Violence within the family is often alcohol-related.
an internal activity, problem, plan etc is one that concerns only those people who are inside a company or organization but not anyone outside it: · Many companies use the program for internal accounting purposes.· After the accident, NASA conducted an internal investigation.· In November the directors wrote an internal memorandum suggesting that the company should close down three of its factories.
in-house training etc is carried out within a company; in-house employees work for one employer on a permanent basis: · Many companies run in-house management courses for their staff.· All our artwork is done by in-house designers; we don't normally use freelance people.
someone who has special knowledge about a company, organization, or group, because they belong to it or have close connections with it: · Insiders have been predicting that the company would be involved in a takeover bid for some time.· Political insiders believe Republicans won't gain control of the Senate.insider trading (=using special knowledge about what is happening inside a company): · Several people went to prison after the investigation into insider trading.
in a person's body or mind · I have a pain in my stomach.· Paul felt a terrible cramp in his left leg.· We shall be studying the effects of these bacteria in the intestine.· All these memories of Judith are still fresh in my mind.
use this about injuries, examinations, or organs inside your body: · Mrs Jones suffered serious internal injuries as a result of the accident.· The doctor said they found some signs of internal bleeding.
if you feel angry, sad, excited etc inside , you have that feeling although you do not show it in the way you behave: · Kate tried to make jokes but inside she was furious.· I desperately needed some way to vent all the anger and frustration I felt inside.
use this about a feeling that you have in your mind but do not always show: · If he has any inner doubts, he doesn't show them.· Terri has an inner confidence that her sister lacks.
in a book, newspaper, speech, or piece of writing etc · Did you read that article in "Newsweek"?· Romance! Adventure! Passion! They're all in this week's "Woman" magazine.· There are some wonderful descriptive passages in the novel.
on the inner pages of a newspaper or magazine - use this especially when you are advertising the newspaper etc and telling people what is in it: · Inside there are lots of handy hints to help you take better pictures.· Free inside! A monthly horoscope guide!
everything that is contained in a book, magazine, letter etc: · The letter was burned and its contents will never be known.contents of: · A computer disk can store the entire contents of a set of encyclopedias.· The contents of the report are expected to show that the government acted wrongly.table of contents (=a list of what a book contains): · She glanced at the table of contents to see what stories were included.
the ideas, facts, or opinions that are contained in a speech or piece of writing: · Many of the essays are political in content.· The software, designed for children, has good graphics and animation that doesn't overwhelm the content.content of: · People pay as much attention to your voice as to the content of your speech.
from the outside towards the inside from the outside towards the inside: · Jane went into the living-room and sat down on the sofa.· Pour half a pint of milk into a small pan and warm it gently.· Rachel jumped into her car and sped off in the direction of the hospital.· Edwards is charged with trying to smuggle 20 kg of cannabis into the country.
into a room, building, container, car etc: · Come in! The door's not locked.· A big car pulled up and the driver told me to get in.· Maureen stood at the door, looking in.· Do you want me to put it in a bag for you?· She went in the bathroom and turned on the tap.
into a building, room, container etc until completely in it and enclosed by it: · Tom ran back inside and called the police.· I put my hand inside my bag, searching for my passport.
towards the inside of a building, room, community etc: · The main door opens inwards.· All the windows faced inward across the courtyard.
to be in prison as a punishment · Both her sons are now in jail.· The two Irishmen were in prison for five years before they were found to be innocent.
informal to be in prison - used especially by someone who has been in prison and is talking about their experience: · "When I was inside," said Jimmy. "I really learned how to look after myself."
informal to be in prison for a period of time as a punishment for a crime: · Sid's wife ran off with another man while he was doing time.do time for: · None of us knew that Greg had done time for stealing cars.
to spend a period of time in prison, especially the period that a judge has said you must spend there: serve 3 years/6 months etc (for something): · Holt is currently serving five years for child abduction.serve time (for something): · Both the brothers had criminal records and had served time for robbery.serve time in prison/jail: · She met Schmidt while serving time in prison for drug possession.serve a sentence: · Fowler was released after serving two-thirds of his sentence.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Use the outside lane for overtaking only. the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets
· He painted carefully around the inner edge of each door.
(=that only a few people who are involved in something will understand)· After I’d worked there a while, I started to understand some of the inside jokes.
(=knowledge that you have because you are part of a group)· his inside knowledge gained from 20 years in the industry
Use the outside lane for overtaking only. (=on the inside of a coat, jacket etc)· Gregson pulled a photo from the inside pocket of his jacket.
the inside scoop (=special information that other people do not have) on the markets (=including facts that are known only to people involved)· Though I’d seen the official report, I wanted the inside story.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Run a blunt knife around the inside edge of the tin and turn out the cake on to a wire rack to cool.
· Some of these rules prohibit the misuse of inside information.· When Milken trades junk bonds, he has inside information.· Almost any conversation with a company would probably put the analysts in possession of inside information.· Of course, not everyone gets caught, nor do the laws cover everyone with inside information.· A number of the Take-over Panel rules prohibit trading on the basis of inside information.· On the day the inside information was made public, the price of the share concerned jumped to reflect it.· As there are no Premier games between now and 14 Jan, we all have the same inside information.· In Britain, the balance of the equation favouring the exploitation of inside information is changing.
· No gallery can be burgled without hints of an inside job.· In 1962, he landed an inside job on the Observer sports desk and moved to London.
· Despite such inside knowledge, the opening passages were racked with nervousness and blighted by a series of up-and-unders.· I looked forward to picking up useful bits of inside knowledge.· If those with inside knowledge of the facts didn't speak up for Britain, who the hell would?· Using inside knowledge gained from twenty years in the industry she shows how recent scandals could have been avoided.· And, with inside knowledge, he gave details of it.
· Huge jams built up behind the 74-year-old pensioner as he crawled for five miles along the inside lane of the dual-carriageway A1.· But this time I was prepared, hiding in the inside lane.· I was given the inside lane and I was furious and protested.· When they got out they saw a Vauxhall Astra, its front badly damaged, directly behind in the inside lane.· A single-decker yellow-and-black bus was travelling fast in the inside lane, its headlights dipped and no traffic immediately in front of it.· The repairs are being carried out to the bridge at Knayton and the inside lanes of both carriageways are closed.· Myeloski was trapped in the inside lane.· Traffic tailed back fourteen miles after police were forced to close the inside lane of the northbound carriageway.
· Jennie told Katharine to keep pushing with her inside leg and holding him with the outside rein to stop him walking forward.· Registration is easy, but again you have to provide them with every piece of information short of your inside leg measurement.· Even when his hands pat their way up to my crotch it is less embarrassing than having a tailor measure my inside leg.
· The inside pages used classic 1970s magazine design.· He flicks through the inside pages.· Newspapers splashed feature stories across inside pages talking about the separation.
· Rains had had a bottle of vichy water in his inside pocket.· Kirov stooped over his crumpled form, retrieving the photograph from between his fingers and tucking it safely into his inside pocket.· The photographs still bulged in his inside pocket.· He reached into an inside pocket and took out a form which he placed on the table.· Adam sat down on the one comfortable chair he possessed and pulled his father's envelope out of his inside pocket.· Plummer put down his glass and reached into his inside pocket for the monogrammed cigarette case.· Features epaulettes, an inside pocket, two side pockets and a pencil holder on the left sleeve.· Romanov took out the little blue passport with a soft cover from his inside pocket and handed it over.
· He gave me the inside scoop on the Biggest Wave story: the thirty-five-foot mountain he'd ridden on 5 January 1985.
· But I've got the inside story from my mate.· Only those who had any idea of the inside story recognised the scale of Mrs Gould's contribution.· Only he had the inside story.
· These inside surfaces are the most densely populated region of the human body.
· Chief Inspector Kuhlmann's assistant - an inside track right into the centre of the Kriminalpolizei at Wiesbaden.· The truth is, the Hurricanes might have the inside track on the national title.· If you are not on the inside track, then decision are taken over which you have no influence.· Too often he spoke as if he knew what was going on in the inside track, whether he did or not.· I think they're targeting one or two City firms and getting the inside track by reading their mail.
· Mazzin came and told us to lie along the inside wall together.· The inside walls were dark blue and decorated with the same symbols but the customers were mainly old men.· The inside walls were plastered and painted.· Wash the inside walls of the refrigerator with a solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart water.· Dover Breakwater offered flounder, dabs and small pout with the inside wall best.· He put his hands on the inside wall of the coach to steady himself.· Why have an air-vent on an inside wall?· The inside walls are rigged with brackets of steel, like the brackets around the crematoria.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► inside information/the inside story etcPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1in or facing the inner part of something: - A single-decker yellow-and-black bus was travelling fast in the inside lane, its headlights dipped and no traffic immediately in front of it.
- But this time I was prepared, hiding in the inside lane.
- Huge jams built up behind the 74-year-old pensioner as he crawled for five miles along the inside lane of the dual-carriageway A1.
- I was given the inside lane and I was furious and protested.
- Myeloski was trapped in the inside lane.
- The repairs are being carried out to the bridge at Knayton and the inside lanes of both carriageways are closed.
- Traffic tailed back fourteen miles after police were forced to close the inside lane of the northbound carriageway.
- When they got out they saw a Vauxhall Astra, its front badly damaged, directly behind in the inside lane.
- As he was a thoroughly professional journalist, he already knew the media inside out.
- He stutters, but he caddied for me for five years and he knows the game inside out.
- I know this one Inside out!
- Of course, if everyone knew their partners inside out, there's a good chance no-one would ever plight their troth.
- Start off by adding every email address you know, and click on all the options until you know it inside out.
- They know their stuff inside out, but most importantly they also look like they are having a whale of a time.
- Turn the pants inside out before you wash them.
- I've turned the house upside down looking for that book!
- Lukens' theories have turned the financial world upside down.
- Declaring the shirt offensive, she ordered Jeffrey to take it off or turn it inside out.
- Hayward Wiggins launched a kids' summer enrichment program nine years ago, he turned the rules inside out.
- I turned my collar inside out.
- In effect, it turns the nozzle inside out.
- Objectivism thus turns existentialism inside out.
- The ship leaped and juddered as if trying to turn to inside out.
- This brief scene, so unexpected and devastating, turns Blue inside out.
the inside pages of the newspaper the inside pocket of his jacket2inside information/the inside story etc information that is available only to people who are part of a particular group or organization: Police believe the robbers may have had inside information.3the inside lane British English the lane that is furthest away from the middle of the road OPP outside lane