inner
♦ in|ner /'ɪnər/
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or are enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre.
Wade stepped inside and closed the inner door behind him.
≠ outer
2 [ADJ] ADJ n
Your inner feelings are feelings which you have but do not show to other people.
Loving relationships will give a child an inner sense of security...in|ner child
[N-SING] oft poss N
Some psychologists refer to a person's childish feelings as his or her inner child.
For me, recovery has been all about finding my inner child and accepting her.in|ner cir|cle (inner circles)
[N-COUNT] usu sing, oft N of n
An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence, or special information.
...Mr Blair's inner circle of advisers.in|ner city (inner cities)
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You use inner city to refer to the areas in or near the centre of a large city where people live and where there are often social and economic problems.
...helping kids deal with the fear of living in the inner city...in|ner tube (inner tubes)
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An inner tube is a rubber tube containing air which is inside a car tyre or a bicycle tyre.
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or are enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre.
Wade stepped inside and closed the inner door behind him.
≠ outer
2 [ADJ] ADJ n
Your inner feelings are feelings which you have but do not show to other people.
Loving relationships will give a child an inner sense of security...in|ner child
[N-SING] oft poss N
Some psychologists refer to a person's childish feelings as his or her inner child.
For me, recovery has been all about finding my inner child and accepting her.in|ner cir|cle (inner circles)
[N-COUNT] usu sing, oft N of n
An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence, or special information.
...Mr Blair's inner circle of advisers.in|ner city (inner cities)
[N-COUNT]
You use inner city to refer to the areas in or near the centre of a large city where people live and where there are often social and economic problems.
...helping kids deal with the fear of living in the inner city...in|ner tube (inner tubes)
[N-COUNT]
An inner tube is a rubber tube containing air which is inside a car tyre or a bicycle tyre.