Meaning of the word "inside of" in English

What does "inside of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

inside of

US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɪnˈsaɪd ɒv/

Preposition

1.

within the bounds or limits of; in the interior of

Example:
The cat is inside of the box.
He stayed inside of the house during the storm.
2.

in less than (a specified period of time)

Example:
I'll be back inside of an hour.
The project needs to be completed inside of two weeks.