Inside
Noun, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition
UK
/ɪnˈsaɪd/
US
/ɪnˈsaɪd/
Definition
(prep/adv) : In or within something.
(n) : The inner part of something.
(adj) : Located within.
(n) : The inner part of something.
(adj) : Located within.
Example
"(prep) : The toys are kept inside the box."
"(adv) : Inside the cave, it was dark and cool even during the day."
"(adj) : She kept some money in the inside pocket of her jacket."
Explanation
Inside means in or within something. For example, “The cat is inside the box”. It can also describe what happens in a person’s mind or heart, like “Inside, she felt nervous though she smiled outside”. As a noun, it means the inner part of something, like “The inside of the house was clean”. As an adjective, it means located within, such as the inside story (meaning the real facts).
- When inside is used as a preposition, it is followed by a noun and shows the position of something in relation to that noun, like “The cat is inside the box”.
- When used as an adverb, it stands alone and still tells where something is, like “The cat is inside”.
👉 Tip: If there’s a noun after “inside”, it’s a preposition; if not, it’s an adverb.