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⇱ INNER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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Synonyms of innerπŸ‘ next
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 of inner

Examples of inner in a Sentence

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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The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites. β€”πŸ‘ Image
CondΓ© Nast, CondΓ© Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The outside world was almost a year into the COVID pandemic, and my inner world had gone dark. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Around the same timeframe, construction workers will begin to assemble the inner structure of the arch, including stairs, elevators, roofing, plumbing, and electrical work. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 June 2026 Silencing your inner critic will also benefit your well-being. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inner

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of inner was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

β€œInner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
a
: situated farther in
inner room
b
: being near a center especially of influence
an inner circle of advisors
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner peace
innerly adverb

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