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in or into a container or other closed space so as to be completely covered or surrounded
The jewels were locked away inside the safe.
I sent the money inside an envelope addressed to Ann.
Carl picked up the book and stuffed it inside his jacket.
Her car was locked and the keys were inside.
in or into a building or room
It's raining. We'll have to go inside.
She could hear voices inside, but no-one came to the door.
Mail was piled up just inside the doorway.
The sound was coming from inside the house.
There were 20 people packed inside of her dorm room.
in a country or area - used when you want to emphasize that something is happening there and not in other places
Very little is known of events inside this mysterious country.
The guerrillas were said to be operating from bases inside the war zone.
if someone is inside a group or organization, they are part of it
women's influence inside the Party
The information comes from sources inside the company.
Discussions should involve local people both inside and outside the school.
if something happens inside you, or inside your head or mind, it is part of what you think and feel, especially when you do not express it
You just don't understand how I feel inside!
Steve's a strange guy - you never know what's going on inside his head.
Anger bubbled up deep inside her.
Something inside of me told me not to trust him.
in your body
She could feel the baby kicking inside her.
You'll feel better once you've got a good meal inside you
after you have eaten something
in less than a particular amount of time
A full report is expected inside three months.
inside the hour/month etc
before an hour, month etc has passed
We'll be back inside the hour.
especially American English
Our aim is to get the whole job finished inside of a week.
less than a particular amount of time
Jonson's time of 9.3 seconds was just inside the world record.
My boyfriend's been inside for a year.
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