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[ˈɪnˌsaɪd] grammar word I

summary:

Inside can be: ■ a preposition: What's inside the envelope? ■ an adverb: I opened the box and looked inside. ■ an adjective: the inside pages of a newspaper

1) within a container or place, or in the inner part of something

Ant:

outside

I always keep important papers locked inside my desk.[/ex]

There were lights on inside and I could hear voices.[/ex]

houses without running water or an inside toilet[/ex]

She was standing just inside the door.[/ex]

The melon was still green inside.[/ex]

2) into a place or container

Ant:

outside

As I walked past the door, I glanced inside.[/ex]

You're not allowed to go inside the museum without paying.[/ex]

She reached inside her handbag and pulled out an envelope.[/ex]

3) within an organization or group

Ant:

outside

There is a battle being fought inside the Conservative Party.[/ex]

The rumours are coming from inside the company.[/ex]

4) only known by people who belong to a particular organization or group

The thieves clearly had inside information.[/ex]

II

noun [C]

inside [ˈɪnˌsaɪd]

the inner part of something

I had never seen the inside of a prison before.[/ex]