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>