in
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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
- 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
Rhymes with IN
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