inner
Translation
inner, internal, private, mental
Examples
He found his inner peace.
He found his inner peace.
The inner workings of the clock are complex.
The inner workings of the clock are complex.
She listened to her inner voice.
She listened to her inner voice.
Grammar Patterns
((inner)) + noun describing a quality or part of sth. He found his inner peace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: internal, central; Antonyms: outer, external
Etymology
From Old English 'innera', comparative of 'inne' meaning 'within'. Related to the preposition 'in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in' + '-er' (like a comparative form), meaning 'more on the inside'. It refers to the part that is further in.