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单词 inner
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inner

adjective

in·​ner ˈi-nər How to pronounce inner (audio)
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
  • internal
  • inward
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Example Sentences

She led the guests to an inner room. the inner face of the arch the inner lining of the jacket listening to her inner voice
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English innera, comparative of inne within

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

inner

adjective

in·​ner ˈi-nər How to pronounce inner (audio)
1
: located farther in
an inner chamber
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner strength

inner 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in interior
situated farther in an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • interior
  • internal
  • inside
  • inward
  • middle
  • innermost
  • inmost
  • central
  • mid
  • midmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • outer
  • external
  • outward
  • exterior
  • outside
  • surface
  • outermost
  • outmost
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind kept his inner life private

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • internal
  • interior
  • mental
  • psychological
  • intellectual
  • cerebral
  • psychologic
  • cognitive
  • conscious
  • psychic
  • epistemic
  • knowing
  • telepathic
  • noetic
  • thinking
  • psychical
  • rational
  • reasoning
  • intelligent
  • brainy
  • brilliant
  • alert
  • bright
  • smart
  • clever
  • sharp
  • quick-witted
  • sharp-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • physical
  • corporeal
  • bodily
  • somatic
  • nonmental
  • carnal
  • fleshly
  • corporal
  • unconscious
  • dense
  • thick
  • mindless
  • simple
  • dopey
  • obtuse
  • unintelligent
  • stupid
  • fatuous
  • brainless
  • doltish
  • witless
  • thickheaded
  • half-witted
  • dopy
  • slow-witted
  • weak-minded
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inner

2 of 2

noun

as in within

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • within
  • interior
  • inside
  • middle
  • center
  • core
  • heart

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • periphery
  • edge
  • boundary
  • circumference
  • frame
  • perimeter
  • rim
  • end
  • confines
  • border
  • margin
  • bound
  • fringe
  • skirt
  • compass
  • brim
  • hem
  • verge
  • borderline
  • lip
  • edging
  • skirting
  • curb
  • cusp
  • crest
  • ambit
  • brink
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