Inner
Inner adjective - Situated farther in.
Usage example: an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
Outer
Outer adjective - Situated on the outside or farther out.
Usage example: the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
Both words in one sentence
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Used humorously in One Piece's Skypiea arc, Gedatsu often confuses his inner and outer monologues, often having to be reminded that he has to use his voice to be heard.
Source: Inner Monologue -
He's even mentioned as being "at his finest", somewhat justified as Spirit also has both inner and outer cutting edges.
Source: Manga / Soul Eater - This is mitigated at higher-level transformations as "Witch Hunter" is shown to be effective with both inner and outer edges.
Source: Manga / Soul Eater
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