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.
Synonyms: inside, internal, interior, inward More Synonyms of inner
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Your inner feelings are feelings which you have but do not show to other people.
Loving relationships will give a child an inner sense of security.
Michael needed to express his inner tensions.
More Synonyms of inner
inner in British English
(ˈɪnə)
adjective(prenominal)
1.
being or located further inside
an inner room
2.
happening or occurring inside
inner movement
3.
relating to the soul, mind, spirit, etc
inner feelings
4.
more profound or obscure; less apparent
the inner meaning
5.
exclusive or private
inner regions of the party
6. chemistry
(of a compound) having a cyclic structure formed or apparently formed by reaction of one functional group in a molecule with another group in the same molecule
an inner ester
noun
7. Also called: red archery
a.
the red innermost ring on a target
b.
a shot which hits this ring
Derived forms
innerly (ˈinnerly)
adverb
innerness (ˈinnerness)
noun
inner in American English
(ˈɪnər)
adjective
1.
located farther within; interior; internal
inner organs
2.
of the mind or spirit
inner peace
3.
more intimate, central, or secret
inner emotions
Word origin
ME < OE innerra, compar. of inne, within, in1
Examples of 'inner' in a sentence
inner
Mars in your chart gives you a quiet inner strength.
The Sun (2016)
Her childhood gave her great inner confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Beneath his impeccable public politeness and sense of duty is an inner steel and a will to win.
The Sun (2016)
You have a quiet inner strength that ensures you no longer settle for less than you should in any area of life.
The Sun (2016)
Who you are comes from your inner confidence, not outside opinions.
The Sun (2016)
Blow up the inner tube again to check there are no more holes, then let the air out.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Ambition, inner strength and creativity will get you noticed at work and could secure your place on a team.
The Sun (2016)
The inner steel of your ambition is softened by outer charm and this is a winning combination.
The Sun (2011)
Your inner confidence is strong and you make firm choices at home.
The Sun (2007)
Your inner strength is amazing and will ensure bold home plans work.
The Sun (2012)
This shrub has clusters of white flowers with an outer ring and an inner ring.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The closer she got to the inner sanctum the more she saw the extent of the corruption.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You have the inner confidence to promote your own ideas.
The Sun (2016)
You have the inner strength to ensure people take your plans and requests seriously.
The Sun (2012)
Some cyclists wrap the frame in tape or old inner tubes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The flowers are pale pink with a red inner ring.
The Sun (2011)
An inner sanctum within the inner sanctum.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In tough times his inner steel has been a staging post for the rest of the team.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You have the inner confidence no one can crush.
The Sun (2008)
You have a quiet inner strength that ensures people take what you say seriously.
The Sun (2014)
Probably it was the sight of three men and two giant inner tubes on a small motorcycle.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Each pillar of the inner ring is made of a different stone.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
You have an inner confidence and calm way of thinking and talking that gets work plans moving.
The Sun (2011)
Sometimes teams gain inner strength from their opponents playing the game in front of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He found an inner tube which he wrapped round his mother to keep her afloat.
The Sun (2010)
He claimed only he truly knows his players and what occurs in the inner sanctum of the dressing room.
The Sun (2014)
That inner ring is now tighter.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
So I worked with her and had some profound inner experiences.
Christianity Today (2000)
What he found to replace them, it seems, was a profound inner happiness and an almost tangible aura of stillness and calm.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
inner
British English: inner /ˈɪnə/ ADJECTIVE
The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre.
She went into an inner office.
American English: inner
Arabic: دَاخِليٌّ
Brazilian Portuguese: interno
Chinese: 内部的
Croatian: unutrašnji
Czech: vnitřní
Danish: indre
Dutch: binnenste
European Spanish: interno
Finnish: sisä-
French: interne
German: innerer
Greek: εσώτερος
Italian: interno
Japanese: 内側の
Korean: 안의
Norwegian: indre
Polish: wewnętrzny
European Portuguese: interno
Romanian: interior
Russian: внутренний
Latin American Spanish: interno interior
Swedish: inre
Thai: ข้างใน
Turkish: iç
Ukrainian: внутрішній
Vietnamese: bên trong
All related terms of 'inner'
inner bar
all Queen's or King's Counsel collectively
inner ear
the part of the ear in the temporal bone consisting of the semicircular canals , vestibule , and cochlea
inner man
a person's mind, soul , or nature
inner child
Some psychologists refer to a person's childish feelings as his or her inner child .
inner city
You use inner city to refer to the areas in or near the centre of a large city where people live and where there are often social and economic problems .
inner dock
a part of dock or pier which is further inland
Inner Light
the presence and inner working of God in the soul acting as a guiding spirit that is superior even to Scripture and unites humankind to Christ
inner self
a person's true or internal mind, soul , or nature
inner sole
a piece of material cut to fit the shape of a shoe and inserted or fixed inside for fit, comfort , or protection
inner space
the environment beneath the surface of the sea
inner tube
An inner tube is a rubber tube containing air which is inside a car tyre or a bicycle tyre.
inner woman
a woman's mind, soul , or nature
inner belief
If it is your belief that something is the case , it is your strong opinion that it is the case.
inner circle
An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence , or special information.
inner harbour
a part of a harbour which is further inland
inner planet
any of the planets Mercury , Venus , earth, and Mars , whose orbits lie inside the asteroid belt
inner product
the quantity obtained by multiplying the corresponding coordinates of each of two vectors and adding the products , equal to the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between them
Inner Temple
(in England) one of the four legal societies in London that together form the Inns of Court
inner-tubing
the sport of floating on rivers , rapids, etc using a large inflated inner tube as a buoyancy device
inner conflict
Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict , they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
inner-directed
guided by one's own conscience and values rather than external pressures to conform
Inner Hebrides
→ Hebrides
Inner Mongolia
an autonomous region of NE China : consists chiefly of the Mongolian plateau , with the Gobi Desert in the north and the Great Wall of China in the south. Capital: Hohhot . Pop: 23 800 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 177 500 sq km (459 225 sq miles)
inner confidence
If you have confidence , you feel sure about your abilities, qualities, or ideas.
inner-city areas
the parts of a city in or near its centre, esp when they are associated with poverty , unemployment , substandard housing , etc
inner spring mattress
a mattress with a system of wire coils or springs inside for buoyancy or comfort purposes
resource
The resources of an organization or person are the materials, money, and other things that they have and can use in order to function properly.
internal ear
the part of the ear that consists of the cochlea , vestibule , and semicircular canals
Chinese translation of 'inner'
inner
(ˈɪnəʳ)
adj
[office, courtyard]内(內)部的 (nèibù de)
[calm, feelings]内(內)心的 (nèixīn de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
happening or located inside or further inside
She got up and went into an inner office.
Synonyms
inside
four-berth inside cabins with en suite bathrooms
internal
Some of the internal walls are made of plasterboard.
interior
He turned on the interior light and examined the map.
inward
a glow of inward satisfaction
Opposites
outside
,
external
,
outer
,
outward
,
exterior
2 (adjective)
I've always taught in inner London.
Synonyms
central
She had a house in central London.
middle
that crucial middle point of the picture
internal
interior
the interior life of human beings
3 (adjective)
Definition
exclusive or private
He was part of the regime's inner circle.
Synonyms
intimate
I discussed this only with my intimate friends.
close
She and Linda became very close.
personal
prying into his personal life
near
I have no near relations.
private
I've always kept my private and professional life separate.
He hardly ever betrayed his private thoughts.
friendly
a friendly atmosphere
confidential
She accused them of leaking confidential information.
cherished
bosom
They were bosom friends.
4 (adjective)
Definition
more profound
He loves studying chess and discovering its inner secrets.
Synonyms
hidden
Uncover hidden meanings and discover special messages.
deep
a deep, dark secret
secret
It has a secret compartment hidden behind the magical mirror.
underlying
obscure
The contract is written in obscure language.
repressed
esoteric
She has published several books on pathworking and other esoteric subjects.
unrevealed
Opposites
revealed
,
obvious
,
visible
,
surface
,
exposed
,
overt
,
unconcealed
,
unrepressed
5 (adjective)
Definition
of the mind or spirit
All we need to know about his inner life is in his art.
Synonyms
mental
the mental development of children
emotional
Victims are left with emotional problems that can last for life.
intellectual
High levels of lead could damage intellectual development.
psychological
the treatment of psychological disorders
spiritual
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bosom
Definition
very dear
They were bosom friends.
Synonyms
intimate,
close,
warm,
dear,
friendly,
confidential,
cherished,
boon,
very dear
in the sense of close
Definition
intimate
She and Linda became very close.
Synonyms
intimate,
loving,
friendly,
familiar,
thick (informal),
attached,
devoted,
confidential,
inseparable,
dear
in the sense of confidential
Definition
spoken or given in confidence
She accused them of leaking confidential information.