■ noun ɪn'sʌɪd
1》 the inner side or surface of something.
↘the part of a road furthest from the centre.
↘the side of a bend where the edge is shorter.
2》 the inner part; the interior.
↘( ~s ) informal the stomach and bowels.
■ adjective 'ɪnsʌɪd
1》 situated on or in, or derived from, the ~.
↘(in hockey, soccer, etc.) denoting positions nearer to the centre of the field.
2》 known or done by someone within an organization: ~ information.
■ preposition & adverb ɪn'sʌɪd
1》 situated or moving within.
↘within (a person's body or mind).
2》 informal in prison.
3》 (in soccer, rugby, etc.) closer to the centre of the field than.
4》 in less than (the time specified).
Phrases
~ of informal
1》 within.
2》 in less than (the time specified).
on the ~ informal in a position affording private information.