In: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

Examples of usage

He is in the house.
The book is in the bag.
She will arrive in an hour.

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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

into, towards

Examples of usage

Come in!
He walked in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "in" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em

🇮🇳 में

🇩🇪 in

🇮🇩 di

🇺🇦 в

🇵🇱 w

🇯🇵 に

🇫🇷 dans

🇪🇸 en

🇹🇷 içinde

🇰🇷 안에

🇸🇦 في

🇨🇿 v

🇸🇰 v

🇨🇳 在

🇸🇮 v

🇮🇸 í

🇰🇿 ішінде

🇬🇪 ში

🇦🇿 içində

🇲🇽 en

Word origin

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.