Withing: meaning, definitions and examples
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withing
[ wษชหรฐษชn ]
inside limits
The term 'within' indicates being inside a particular area, space, or limitation. It can refer to physical locations, such as being inside a building or a bounded geographical area. Additionally, it can pertain to abstract concepts, such as time, emotions, or conditions, denoting that something is contained or restricted by certain parameters. Its use often highlights restrictions or qualifications surrounding the subject at hand.
Synonyms
in, in the bounds of, inside, within range.
Examples of usage
- The treasure is hidden within the cave.
- Please stay within the designated area.
- She completed her work within the deadline.
- He felt a sense of peace within himself.
Translations
Translations of the word "withing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dentro de
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅ เคญเฅเคคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช innerhalb
๐ฎ๐ฉ di dalam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ ะผะตะถะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ w obrฤbie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ใง
๐ซ๐ท dans
๐ช๐ธ dentro de
๐น๐ท iรงinde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด๋ถ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ v rรกmci
๐ธ๐ฐ v rรกmci
๐จ๐ณ ๅจ...ไนๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ znotraj
๐ฎ๐ธ innan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iรงindษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dentro de
Etymology
The word 'within' originates from the Old English 'wiรฐinnan', which combines 'wiรฐ' meaning 'against' or 'with' and 'innan' meaning 'inside'. This term has evolved over the centuries, retaining its core meaning of being within certain boundaries or limits. Throughout Middle English, it was used similar to how we understand it today, conveying both physical presence and abstract states. The prefix 'with-' in 'within' suggests a sense of environment or context, emphasizing an enclosed status. In modern English, 'within' is commonly used in various contexts, including legal, academic, and everyday language, denoting both spatial and temporal inclusiveness.