inside
gb/ˈɪnsˌaɪd/ us/ˈɪnsˌaɪd/
A1
English
~ 2000
-ban/-ben, valaminek a belsejében, belseje, belső oldal, bent, be, belső, bennfentes információ, belső információ
A1
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Usage pattern:
[someone/something] inside [something]
She waited inside the car until the rain stopped.
Az autóban várakozott, amíg el nem állt az eső.
There’s a surprise waiting for you inside the box.
Meglepetés vár rád a dobozban.
The cat is hiding inside the cupboard.
Learner examples
The dog is inside the house.
A kutya bent van a házban.
I put my phone inside my bag.
Betettem a telefonomat a táskámba.
They are sitting inside the room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inside' with 'into'. 'Inside' describes location, while 'into' describes movement toward the inside.
Meaning
Within the interior of something
Collocations
inside the house
|inside the box
|inside the building
|inside the room
Synonyms
within (Slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
outside (Indicates being beyond or not within the boundaries of something.)
Themes
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Shows that something or someone is in the inner part of a place or thing.
Used to indicate that someone or something is located within the interior space of an object, area, or structure.
NOUN
A2
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belseje
A2
belső oldal
B1
Usage pattern:
the inside of [something]
The inside of the envelope was lined with gold paper.
A boríték belsejét aranyszínű papírral bélelték ki.
He cleaned the inside of the fridge thoroughly.
Alaposan kitakarította a hűtő belsejét.
The inside of the car was warm and comfortable.
Learner examples
The inside of my shoe is wet.
Vizes a cipőm belseje.
I painted the inside of my room blue.
Kékre festettem a szobám belsejét.
He looked at the inside of the box.
Meaning
The inner part of something
Collocations
inside of the bag
|inside of the building
|inside of the mouth
Synonyms
interior (More formal and often used for buildings, vehicles, or design contexts.)
Antonyms
outside (Refers to the external part or surface.)
Themes
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The inner part of something, not the outside.
The inner area, surface, or structure of an object, space, or body.
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Usage pattern:
go/come/stay inside
It’s cold out here; let’s go inside.
Kint hideg van; menjünk be.
She went inside to get a drink.
Bement, hogy hozzon egy italt.
They stayed inside during the storm.
Learner examples
Come inside, it is warm here.
Gyere be, itt meleg van.
I went inside because it was raining.
Bementem, mert esett az eső.
He is inside now.
Meaning
In an interior space
Collocations
come inside
|stay inside
|go inside
Synonyms
indoors ('Indoors' usually refers specifically to being within a building.)
Antonyms
outside (Refers to being in open air or beyond boundaries.)
Themes
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In or into the inner part of something.
In or into the inner part of a place or object.
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belső
A2
The coat has an inside pocket for valuables.
A kabátban van egy belső zseb az értéktárgyaknak.
He wrote his name on the inside cover of the book.
A nevét a könyv belső borítójára írta.
The label is on the inside seam.
Learner examples
The bag has an inside pocket.
A táskának van egy belső zsebe.
My name is on the inside cover.
A nevem a belső borítón van.
The tag is on the inside seam.
Meaning
Located on inner side or surface
Collocations
inside edge
|inside pocket
Synonyms
inner ('Inner' is broader and can refer to abstract concepts like 'inner thoughts'.)
Antonyms
outside (Referring to being on the outer side or surface.)
Themes
daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
On or about the inner side of something.
Situated on or relating to the inner side or surface of something.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
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Reporters are trying to get some inside information about the deal.
Az újságírók próbálnak bennfentes információkat szerezni a megállapodásról.
She had inside knowledge that helped her make a profit.
Olyan bennfentes információi voltak, amelyek segítettek neki nyereséget elérni.
He gave me an inside tip on which horse would win.
Learner examples
He has inside information about the company.
Bennfentes információi vannak a cégről.
She gave me an inside tip about the game.
Adott egy bennfentes tippet a meccsről.
They want inside knowledge of the plan.
Meaning
Confidential internal information
Collocations
inside information
|inside knowledge
Synonyms
exclusive information (Emphasizes uniqueness rather than secrecy alone.)
Antonyms
public information (Information available to everyone.)
Themes
business
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Special secret information from within a group or company.
Privileged or secret information from within an organization, group, or situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inside
IPA
GB/ˈɪnsˌaɪd/
US/ˈɪnsˌaɪd/
Syllables & stress
in - side (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inside
Noun
- Base: inside
- Plural: insides
Word family
Expressions
get under someone's skin (on the inside)
1/ɡˈɛt ˈʌndɚ sˈʌmwˌʌnz skˈɪn ˈɔn ðə ˈɪnsˌaɪd/
idiom
informal
Affect someone emotionally from within
To make someone feel strong emotions, often annoyance, from deep inside.
Examples
- His criticism really got under my skin on the inside.
- Sometimes her words get under my skin and stay there.
inside out
1/ˈɪnsˌaɪd ˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
With inner surface outward; completely familiar with something
With the inner side turned outward; knowing something very well.
Examples
- You’re wearing your sweater inside out.
- She knows that book inside out.
on the inside
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈɪnsˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
From within a place or group
Being in a place or group, not outside it.
Examples
- She knows how things work on the inside.
- From the outside he seems friendly, but on the inside he’s very private.