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preposition \ˈin, ən, ən\Definition of IN
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a —used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits <in the lake> <wounded in the leg> <in the summer> b : into 1 <went in the house>
2
—used as a function word to indicate means, medium, or instrumentality <written in pencil> <bound in leather>
3
a —used as a function word to indicate limitation, qualification, or circumstance <alike in some respects> <left in a hurry> b : into 2a <broke in pieces>
4
—used as a function word to indicate purpose <said in reply>
5
—used as a function word to indicate the larger member of a ratio <one in six is eligible>
See Examples of IN
- Don't come in here with those muddy feet!
- <drawn on the wall in crayon>
Origin of IN
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German in in, Latin in, Greek en
First Known Use: before 12th century
2in
adverb \ˈin\Definition of IN
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a (1) : to or toward the inside especially of a house or other building <come in> (2) : to or toward some destination or particular place <flew in on the first plane> (3) : at close quarters : near <play close in> b : so as to incorporate <mix in the flour> —often used in combination <built-in bookcases> c : to or at an appropriate place <fit a piece in>
2
a : within a particular place; especially : within the customary place of residence or business <the doctor is in> b : in the position of participant, insider, or officeholder —often used with on <in on the joke> c (1) : on good terms (2) : in a specified relation <in bad with the boss> (3) : in a position of assured or definitive success d : in vogue or season e of an oil well : in production f : in one's presence, possession, or control <after the crops are in> g : from a condition of indistinguishability to one of clarity <fade in>
— in for
: certain to experience <in for a rude awakening>
Examples of IN
- She went in and closed the door.
- I lost my keys and now I can't get in.
- The burglars broke in through the kitchen window.
- The pool is deep. Be careful not to fall in.
- The boss called us in for a conference.
- The fog was closing in fast.
- Get your orders in early!
- Is the train in yet?
First Known Use of IN
before 12th century
3in
adjective \ˈin\Definition of IN
1
a : that is located inside or within <the in part> b : that is in position, operation, or power <the in party> c : inside 2
2
: that is directed or bound inward : incoming <the in train>
3
a : extremely fashionable <the in thing to do> b : keenly aware of and responsive to what is new and fashionable <the in crowd>
Examples of IN
- the in thing to do
- the in place to go
- It's what the in crowd is wearing this season.
First Known Use of IN
1599
Related to IN
4in
noun \ˈin\Definition of IN
1
: one who is in office or power or on the inside <a matter of ins versus outs>
Examples of IN
- When you're trying to get started in show business, it helps to have an in.
- They must have an in with the boss.
First Known Use of IN
1764
5in
abbreviationDefinition of IN
1
inch
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inlet
In
symbolDefinition of IN
indium
IN
abbreviationin
abbreviation (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of IN
inch
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