in

¹in

prep \ˈin, ən, ^ən\

Definition of IN

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>

Examples of IN

1. Don't come in here with those muddy feet!
2. <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

Related to IN

Synonyms: by, per, through, via, with

Rhymes with IN

bin, blin, chin, din, fin, Finn, Fyn, gin, grin, Gwyn, hin, inn, kin, linn, Lynn, pin, shin, Shin, sin, skin, spin, thin, tin, twin, whin, win, wynn, yin, zin