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inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /
ADJECTIVE
central, middle physically
Synonyms
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close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear
Antonyms
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exterior external outer outside physical
ADJECTIVE
mental, private
Synonyms
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central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous
Antonyms
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exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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Among other critics, Danny Leigh of the Financial Times awarded one star, saying the movie "goes big on the messianic, and much smaller on the inner life".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

At that point, it felt like a dungeon, the inner rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Instead, it attaches to lipid membranes, especially the inner membrane of the cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Highlights of the main house include an inner courtyard, a chef’s kitchen, and a spacious primary suite with an office and private terrace.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

My inner popcorn kernel’s oil temperature bumps up a degree.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell