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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.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › innerInner Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Inner is an adjective that means situated farther in, being near a center, or relating to the mind or spirit. Learn more about its synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINNER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Inner means inside or contained within something else, or related to one's feelings or thoughts. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and contexts, and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINNER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Inner means inside or contained within something else, or related to one's feelings or thoughts. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see examples from various sources.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › innerINNER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › innerInner - definition of inner by The Free Dictionary

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   Inner means located or occurring farther inside, less apparent, deeper, or more exclusive. It can also refer to the mind, spirit, or soul. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINNER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adjective 'inner' in British and American English. Find out how to use 'inner' to describe the inner parts, feelings, or aspects of something or someone.