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   inner

   /ˈɪnə/

   adjective

   • 1. situated inside or further in; internal: "an inner courtyard" Similar internalinteriorinsideinmostinnermostintramuralOpposite externalouter
   • ▪ close to the centre: "inner London" Similar centralinnermostmidmiddleinteriornuclearthe centre ofthe middle ofthe heart ofOpposite outer
   • ▪ close to the centre of power: "the inner cabinet" Similar privilegedrestrictedexclusivesecretprivateconfidentialintimateOpposite outer
   • 2. mental or spiritual: "a test of inner strength" Similar mentalintellectualpsychologicalpsychicspiritualemotionalof the mindof the heartrare:psychicalmindly
   • ▪ (of thoughts or feelings) private and not expressed or discernible: "inner feelings" Similar unapparentveiledobscureesoterichiddensecretunrevealeddeepprofoundunderlyingOpposite apparent
   • ▪ denoting a concealed or unacknowledged part of a person's personality: "it's time to get in touch with your inner geek"

   noun

   • 1. the inner part of something: "using his rock shoes as inners for his double boots"
   • ▪ (in archery and shooting) a division of the target next to the bullseye.
   • ▪ a shot that strikes the inner: "the Doctor found the bull, and held it to the close, while Servis only scored inners"

   Word Origin Old Englishinnerra, innra, comparative of in.

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   What is the meaning of inner?

   • 1. situated within or farther within; interior: an inner room. 2. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of an organization. 3. of or pertaining to the mind or spirit; mental; spiritual: the inner life. 4. not obvious; hidden or obscure: an inner meaning. in′ner•ness, n.

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   What is the meaning of inner life?

   • more inside: an inner room. private or intimate: to learn the inner workings of the organization. of or relating to the mind or spirit: the inner life. interior: an inner door. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of the organization. spiritual: the inner life. hidden or obscure: an inner meaning. in′ner•ness, n.

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   What is a synonym for inner?

   • interior: an inner door. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of the organization. spiritual: the inner life. hidden or obscure: an inner meaning. in′ner•ness, n. In Lists: Top 2000 English words, more... Synonyms: inside, interior, inward, internal, central, more...

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   What are the inner parts of something?

   • The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or are enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre. She got up and went into an inner office. Wade stepped inside and closed the inner door behind him. Your inner feelings are feelings which you have but do not show to other people.

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   Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people: Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace. Fewer examples. She's an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.

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   1. a. : situated farther in. the inner bark. b. : being near a center especially of influence. the inner circles of political power. 2. a. : of or relating to the mind or spirit. the inner life. b. : existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup. inner child. inner artist. inner noun. innerly adverb. Synonyms. inside. interior.

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   INNER definition: 1. inside or contained within something else: 2. Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do…. Learn more.

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   adjective. situated within or farther within; interior: an inner door. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of the organization. of or relating to the mind or spirit; mental; spiritual: the inner life. not obvious; hidden or obscure: an inner meaning.

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   1. situated within or farther within; interior: an inner room. 2. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of an organization. 3. of or pertaining to the mind or spirit; mental; spiritual: the inner life.

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   inner. The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or are enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre. She got up and went into an inner office. Wade stepped inside and closed the inner door behind him.

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   Something that's described as inner is at the center or interior. You inner ear, for example, is the part of your ear that you can't see. The inner pocket of your winter coat is the one closest to your body, and an inner courtyard is usually surrounded by at least one surrounding outer courtyard.