How do you use "inside" in a sentence?

The inside of the house was beautifully decorated. Please come inside before it starts raining. He had inside information about the company's plans.

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Q: What does "inside" mean?

The inner part, surface, or area of something 'Inside' refers to the inner part, surface, or area of something. It functions as a noun, adjective, adverb, and preposition, making it highly versatile. It can also describe private or secret information, as in 'inside knowledge.'

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Meaning: The inner part, surface, or area of something

内部，里面，内情

interior, dentro, adentro

内部、内側、中

내부; 안쪽; 안에

'Inside' refers to the inner part, surface, or area of something. It functions as a noun, adjective, adverb, and preposition, making it highly versatile. It can also describe private or secret information, as in 'inside knowledge.'

「inside」指某物的内部、内表面或内部区域。它可以作为名词、形容词、副词和介词使用，用途非常广泛。它还可以描述私人或秘密信息，如「inside knowledge（内部消息）」。

«Inside» se refiere a la parte interna, superficie o área de algo. Funciona como sustantivo, adjetivo, adverbio y preposición, lo que lo hace muy versátil. También puede describir información privada o secreta, como en «inside knowledge» (información privilegiada).

「inside」は何かの内側、内面、または内部の領域を指します。名詞、形容詞、副詞、前置詞として機能し、非常に汎用性が高いです。「inside knowledge（内部情報）」のように、非公開または秘密の情報を表すこともできます。

'inside'는 무언가의 내부, 안쪽 면 또는 안쪽 공간을 가리킵니다. 명사, 형용사, 부사, 전치사로 모두 쓸 수 있어 매우 다재다능합니다. 또한 'inside knowledge'처럼 비공개적이거나 비밀스러운 정보를 묘사하는 데에도 쓰입니다.

Examples

The inside of the house was beautifully decorated.
房子的内部装饰得很漂亮。
El interior de la casa estaba bellamente decorado.
家の中は美しく装飾されていました。
집 내부는 아름답게 장식되어 있었습니다.
Please come inside before it starts raining.
下雨之前请进来吧。
Por favor, entra antes de que empiece a llover.
雨が降り出す前に中に入ってください。
비가 오기 전에 안으로 들어오세요.
He had inside information about the company's plans.
他掌握了公司计划的内部消息。
Él tenía información privilegiada sobre los planes de la empresa.
彼は会社の計画について内部情報を持っていました。
그는 회사의 계획에 대한 내부 정보를 갖고 있었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound of 'in' + 'side', formed in Middle English. Both elements are Old English: 'in' from 'in' and 'side' from 'sīde' meaning 'flank' or 'broad surface'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal