in
in/in/
preposition
- expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else."dressed in their Sunday best"synonyms: inside, within, in the middle of, within the bounds/confines of, surrounded by, enclosed by
- expressing a period of time during which an event takes place or a situation remains the case."they met in 1885"synonyms: during, in the course of, in the time of, over
- expressing the length of time before a future event is expected to take place."I'll see you in fifteen minutes"synonyms: after, at the end of, following, subsequent to, within, in less than, in under, in no more than, before a … is up
- (often followed by a noun without a determiner) expressing a state or condition."to be in love"
- expressing inclusion or involvement."I read it in a book"
- indicating someone's occupation or profession."she works in publishing"
- indicating the language or medium used."say it in Polish"
- as an integral part of (an activity)."in planning public expenditure it is better to be prudent"
adverb
- expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else."come in"synonyms: inside, indoors, into the interior, into the room/house/building, within
- expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something."we were locked in"
- expressing arrival at a destination."the train got in very late"
- (of the tide) rising or at its highest level.synonyms: high, at its highest level, rising
- (of an infielder or outfielder) playing closer to home plate than usual."looking for a force, they brought the infield in"
adjective
- (of a person) present at one's home or office."we knocked at the door but there was no one in"synonyms: present, home, at home, inside, indoors, in the house/room
- fashionable."pastels and light colors are in this year"synonyms: fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, voguish, stylish, in style, popular, (bang) up to date, up to the minute, modern, modish, trendsetting, chic, ŕ la mode, de rigueur, trendy, all the rage, with it, cool, the in thing, hot, hip, happening, now, swinging, all the go
- (of the ball in tennis and similar games) landing within the designated playing area.
noun
a position of influence with someone powerful or famous.
"he would ensure an in with the nominee"
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1 · used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits ; 2 · used as a function word to indicate means, medium, or instrumentality.
in or into a particular place; inward or indoors · so as to achieve office, power, or authority · so as to enclose · (in certain games) so as to take one's turn or ...
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in · adverb. to or toward the inside of. “come in”. “smash in the door” · adjective. directed or bound inward. “took the in bus”. “the in basket” · noun. a unit of ...
You use in a word to indicate that you are giving a summary of what you have just been saying, or are giving a reply, in as brief a way as possible.
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42 senses: 1. inside; within 2. at a place where there is 3. indicating a state, situation, or condition 4. before or when (a.
in · 1. : to or toward the inside of something (such as a building) · 2. a : to or toward a place · 3. : at or inside a home, office, etc. · 4. : at or to a ...