insider
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnˌsaɪdər]
Context: "business"
(noun) a person who has special knowledge about a company or organization. This might be someone who works there and knows things that regular people don’t know.
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The insider shared valuable information that helped the investors understand the company's future.
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The outsider had no insider perspective and couldn't grasp the situation fully.
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Who is the most important insider in the company that can give us advice?
Context: "group dynamics"
(noun) someone who is part of a specific group and knows its secrets or private matters. Just like how a member of a club knows all the inside jokes and rules.
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As an insider of the team, she was aware of all their goals and strategies.
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He felt like an outsider, not knowing the insider details of their plans.
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Can you trust the insider to keep the group's secrets?
Context: "sports"
(noun) a player or coach who has a deep understanding of the team or sport. They often know hidden strategies that can help the team succeed.
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The coach's insider knowledge of the opposing team gave them an advantage during the game.
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Without insider information, they struggled to compete against the well-prepared team.
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What insider tips did you learn from the experienced player?