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inner
[ in-er ]
/ ˈɪn ər /
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adjective
situated within or farther within; interior: an inner door.
more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of the organization.
of or relating to the mind or spirit; mental; spiritual: the inner life.
not obvious; hidden or obscure: an inner meaning.
noting or relating to an aspect of a person's mind or personality that has not been fully discovered, revealed, or expressed: a place where anyone can find their inner artist regardless of skill level.
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Origin of inner
OTHER WORDS FROM inner
in·ner·ly, adverb, adjectivein·ner·ness, nounWords nearby inner
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British Dictionary definitions for inner
inner
/ (ˈɪnə) /
adjective (prenominal)
noun
Also called: red archery
- the red innermost ring on a target
- a shot which hits this ring
Derived forms of inner
innerly, adverbinnerness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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