inner

Inside something, or farther inside than another part.

• Open the inner door.
• The inner layer keeps the food warm.
• They cleaned the inner surface of the glass.

Similar words: internal

Opposites: outer, external

Common phrases: inner door, inner layer, inner surface

Near the center of a place or object.

• They live in the inner city.
• The inner ring is smaller than the outer one.
• The inner planets are closest to the sun.

Similar words: central

Opposites: outer

Common phrases: inner city, inner circle, inner ring

Connected with your private thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life.

• She found inner peace.
• He drew on his inner strength during the crisis.
• Writing helped her explore her inner life.

Similar words: inward, spiritual

Common phrases: inner peace, inner strength, inner life

Inside the body, or on the side of a body part facing its center.

• My inner thigh hurts.
• The inner ear helps you keep your balance.
• She felt pain along her inner arm.

Similar words: internal

Opposites: outer

Common phrases: inner ear, inner thigh, inner arm

A separate piece that fits inside another piece.

• Remove the inner before washing.
• The tent inner keeps insects out.
• These boots have soft, removable inners.

Similar words: insert, lining

Opposites: outer

Common phrases: removable inner, tent inner, boot inner