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- • Describes someone who is too nosey
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Inner — In ner ([i^]n n[ e]r), a. [AS. innera, a compar. fr. inne within, fr. in in. See {In}.] 1. Further in; interior; internal; not outward; as, an inner chamber. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to the spirit or its phenomena. [1913 Webster] This… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
inner — inner, inward, inside, interior, internal, intestine are comparable when they mean being or placed within something. Although in many cases interchangeable, they are more or less restricted in their applications and therefore clearly… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Inner — Inner, ein Vorwort, welches die dritte Endung erfordert, für in oder innerhalb stehet, aber nur im Oberdeutschen üblich ist. Inner wenig Tagen, in oder innerhalb weniger Tage. Hier inner diesem Stall, Opitz. Wie viel Tage sind verflossen Inner… … Grammatisch-kritisches Wörterbuch der Hochdeutschen Mundart
inner — (adj.) c.1400, from O.E. inra, comp. of inne (adv.) inside (see IN (Cf. in)). Cf. O.H.G. innaro, Ger. inner. An unusual evolution for a comparative, it has not been used with than since Middle English. Inner tube in the pneumatic tire sense is… … Etymology dictionary
inner — [in′ər] adj. [ME < OE innerra, compar. of inne, within, IN1] 1. located farther within; interior; internal [inner organs] 2. of the mind or spirit [inner peace] 3. more intimate, central, or secret [inner emotions] … English World dictionary
inner — Adj std. (8. Jh.), mhd. inner, ahd. innaro, inner Stammwort. Adjektivbildung zu in. deutsch s. in … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
inner — ► ADJECTIVE 1) situated inside; close to the centre. 2) mental or spiritual: inner strength. 3) private; not expressed. ► NOUN ▪ an inner part … English terms dictionary
inner — [adj1] central, middle physically close, constitutional, essential, familiar, focal, inherent, innermore, inside, interior, internal, intestinal, intimate, intrinsic, inward, nuclear; concepts 826,830 Ant. exterior, external, outer, outside inner … New thesaurus
inner — index central (situated near center), interior, internal, intrinsic (deep down) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
inner — inner:innereStimme:a)⇨Ahnung(1)–b)⇨Gewissen(1) … Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme
inner- — Wir müssen Sie untersuchen. Es kann sein, dass Sie innere Verletzungen haben … Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer
