inner

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. relating to your private thoughts, feelings, or spirit.

adj. pertaining to the mind, spirit, or psychological processes, often involving private or unexpressed feelings.

“She found inner peace through daily meditation and quiet walks.”

“The novel explores the protagonist's inner conflict as he struggles to reconcile his personal ambitions with his family's expectations.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

adj. not obvious or only known to a small, private group.

adj. not apparent or expressed; relating to a privileged or exclusive circle of influence.

“Only the president's inner circle knew about the secret plan.”

“The journalist spent months trying to gain access to the party's inner workings to understand how decisions were truly made.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical

n. the ring on a target that is just outside the very center.

n. the second circle on a competition target, situated between the bullseye and the outer rings.

“The archer was disappointed that her arrow hit the inner rather than the bullseye.”

“Scoring an inner earns fewer points than a direct hit on the gold, yet it remains a mark of significant precision in competitive shooting.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Dialect

n. the soft inside part of a duvet or quilt.

n. the internal padded component of a duvet, excluding the decorative outer cover.

“It was so cold that I had to buy a thicker inner for my duvet.”

“The shop sells the duvet covers separately from the inners, allowing customers to mix and match different weights and styles.”