Meaning of Inner
inside; towards or close to the centre of a place
In simple words: Something inside or within something else.
Inner in a sentence
- an inner courtyard
- inner London
- She doesn't reveal much of her **inner self**.
- the **inner workings** of the mind
- An inner voice told him that what he was doing was wrong.
- He has to fight an inner turmoil even to step onto a plane.
- a character who makes us wish to know more about his **inner life**
- It's time to get in touch with your inner geek *(= the part of you that likes things, even though you pretend not to).
How to use Inner
Use 'inner' when describing something located inside or more personal, like inner feelings. Avoid using in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone modifier
Memory hint
Think of 'inner' as in 'inner circle' — a group of close friends who are inside your circle.
Related words
Collocations with Inner
- inner thoughts
- inner peace
- inner strength
- inner circle
- inner conflict
Common mistakes with Inner
- Confused with 'inter', which means between.
- Used with plural nouns, like 'inners' incorrectly.
- Misused as a standalone noun instead of an adjective.
Inner appears in
Inner in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
داخلي
شيء داخل أو ضمن شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভেতরের
কোনো কিছুর ভিতরে বা মধ্যে থাকা কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Inner
Etwas, das sich in oder innerhalb von etwas anderem befindet.
- SpanishEspañol
Interior
Algo dentro o en el interior de algo más.
- Persianفارسی
درونی، داخلی
چیزی که داخل یا درون چیز دیگری است.
- FrenchFrançais
Intérieur
Quelque chose qui est à l'intérieur ou à l'intérieur de quelque chose d'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भीतरी
कोई चीज़ जो किसी दूसरी चीज़ के अंदर या भीतर हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Interno
Qualcosa che sta dentro o all'interno di qualcos'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Interior
Algo que está dentro ou em outra coisa.
- RussianРусский
Внутренний
Что-то внутри или в пределах чего-то другого.
- Urduاردو
اندرونی, اندرونی
کوئی چیز جو کسی دوسری چیز کے اندر یا اس کے دائرے میں ہو۔
- Chinese中文
内心的, 内部的
某物在另一个东西内部或之内。
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Frequently asked questions about Inner
What does Inner mean?
Something inside or within something else.
What is the definition of Inner?
inside; towards or close to the centre of a place
How do you use Inner in a sentence?
an inner courtyard
Can you give another example of Inner?
inner London
What are synonyms for Inner?
Common alternatives include internal, interior, inside, central, innermost.
What is the opposite of Inner?
Opposite meanings include outer, external.
What words go with Inner?
It commonly pairs with inner thoughts, inner peace, inner strength, inner circle, inner conflict.
What are common mistakes when using Inner?
Confused with 'inter', which means between. Used with plural nouns, like 'inners' incorrectly. Misused as a standalone noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Inner?
US: /["/ˈɪnər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Inner?
Use 'inner' when describing something located inside or more personal, like inner feelings. Avoid using in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Inner?
"Inner" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.





