In: meaning, definitions and examples
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in
[ ษชn ]
used to indicate location or position within a space
In is a preposition that is used to indicate location or position within a space. It is commonly used to show that someone or something is inside a place or surrounded by something. In can also be used to indicate a period of time during which an event takes place.
Synonyms
inside, surrounded by, within.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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in |
Commonly used to indicate something is located within a place, period, or state. It's the most general term for this meaning.
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inside |
Used when something or someone is physically within a confined space or container; emphasizes being enclosed.
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within |
Used to indicate something is inside a boundary, limit, or time period. Often used in more formal contexts.
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surrounded by |
Used when something or someone is completely enclosed by things on all sides. Often implies being enclosed by multiple objects or people, not necessarily physical walls.
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Examples of usage
- He is in the house.
- The book is in the bag.
- She will arrive in an hour.
used to indicate movement towards a specific location
In can also function as an adverb to indicate movement towards a specific location. It is used to show direction or destination.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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in |
Used to indicate location or position within something. It often refers to being inside a place or an object.
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into |
Used to indicate movement or action with the result that someone or something makes physical contact with or enters a space, substance, or group.
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towards |
Used to indicate direction or movement in the general vicinity of something or someone. It can be literal or figurative.
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Examples of usage
- Come in!
- He walked in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "in" in other languages:
๐ต๐น em
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช in
๐ฎ๐ฉ di
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ w
๐ฏ๐ต ใซ
๐ซ๐ท dans
๐ช๐ธ en
๐น๐ท iรงinde
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ v
๐ธ๐ฐ v
๐จ๐ณ ๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ v
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iรงindษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ en
Etymology
The word 'in' originated from Middle English, from Old English 'inn', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German 'in'. It has been used in the English language for centuries and has retained its fundamental meaning of indicating location or position within a space.
See also: inner.