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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The fairgrounds’ inner racetrack area is once again set aside for the Kids Zone, with 28 children’s rides and many other attractions.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
On the morning of June 6, 1944, Woodson, 21, was seriously wounded on the approach to Omaha Beach when shrapnel tore into his inner thigh and buttocks.
—Bylinda Hervieux, ABC News, 4 June 2024
Dreams can be ‘a portal to your inner self’ — and mental health
Everyone has anxiety dreams from time to time.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 2 June 2024
The sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are already activating your 12th house of introspection, but a new moon on June 6 invites you to go within and explore your inner world.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
On the morning of June 6, 1944, Woodson, 21, was seriously wounded on the approach to Omaha Beach when shrapnel tore into his inner thigh and buttocks.
—Bylinda Hervieux, ABC News, 4 June 2024
Dreams can be ‘a portal to your inner self’ — and mental health
Everyone has anxiety dreams from time to time.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 2 June 2024
The sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are already activating your 12th house of introspection, but a new moon on June 6 invites you to go within and explore your inner world.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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inner
adjective
in·ner
ˈin-ər 
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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