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inside vs indoors

indoors vs inside

inside is a noun but indoors is not a noun.

inside is an adjective but indoors is not an adjective.

inside and indoors both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inside Yes Yes No Yes
indoors No No No Yes
As adverbs, inside and indoors are synonyms defined as:
  • inside and indoors: within a building
inside (noun) indoors (noun)
the inner or enclosed surface of something
the region that is inside of something
inside (adjective) indoors (adjective)
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
confined to an exclusive group
away from the outer edge
being or applying to the inside of a building
inside (adverb) indoors (adverb)
within a building within a building
on the inside
in reality
with respect to private feelings
Difference between inside and indoors

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