the inside

noun

: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
often plural
the insides of a computer

Examples of the inside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Christopher Bell got the inside lane and is battling Joey Logano for the lead. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024 By night, the home glows from the inside thanks to numerous rectangular windows. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 Behind a gate and a small flight of stairs, there was a back door, which could only be secured from the inside that was left unlocked so that Gerry and Kate could enter during their check-ins. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 What comes through are highs and valleys seen from the inside, a clarifying memoir from an unsentimental woman who endured being called every shaming name, with powerful grace notes of understanding from a son whose eyes betray a tough childhood. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 For example, some people might inadvertently place more weight on the outside of their foot than the inside, and this uneven distribution can cause a buildup of pressure in the knee that ultimately leads to a cracking sensation and sound, Dr. Chow says. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 May 2024 Their tent was found containing all of their belongings and cut open from the inside with a knife. Leyton Cassidy, Longreads, 7 May 2024 Photos show the inside of the main furnace before and after being dismantled. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024 If this doesn't work, keeping the inside of your nose moist with a saltwater spray or decongestant can be effective, says Dr. Steven Maher, an emergency medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024

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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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