Main Entry:: ¹in
Pronunciation:: \ˈin, ən, ^ən\
Function:: preposition
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German in in, Latin in, Greek en
Date:: before 12th century

1 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>

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