adj
inner
IH-nuh
adj
1
Located on the inside; closer to the center.
"The inner layer of the jacket is lined with fleece."
"They live in the inner city."
2
Relating to private thoughts and feelings rather than what is shown outwardly.
"Meditation helped her find inner peace."
How to Use Inner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing further inside something physically, or relating to a person's private feelings and thoughts.
Common pairings
inner peace
inner city
inner circle
inner strength
Word Forms
innermore comparative, inmore comparative, inners plural, Inners plural, innermost superlative, inmost superlative
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Etymology
From Old English innera, the comparative form of inne, "within."