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\ ˈin 
, ən, ᵊn \
, ən, ᵊn \Definition of in
(Entry 1 of 11)
1a —used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limitsin the lakewounded in the legin the summer
b : into sense 1 went in the house
2 —used as a function word to indicate means, medium, or instrumentalitywritten in pencilbound in leather
3a —used as a function word to indicate limitation, qualification, or circumstancealike in some respectsleft in a hurry
b : into sense 4a broke in pieces
4 —used as a function word to indicate purposesaid in reply
5 —used as a function word to indicate the larger member of a ratioone in six is eligible
in
adverb\ ˈin \
\Definition of in (Entry 2 of 11)
1a(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 combinationbuilt-in bookcases
c : to or at an appropriate place
fit a piece in
2a : 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 onin 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
in
adjective\ ˈin \
\Definition of in (Entry 3 of 11)
1a : that is located inside or within
the in part
b : that is in position, operation, or power
the in party
c : inside sense 2
2 : that is directed or bound inward : incoming the in train
3a : extremely fashionable
the in thing to do
b : keenly aware of and responsive to what is new and fashionable
the in crowd
in
noun\ ˈin \
\Definition of in (Entry 4 of 11)
Definition of in (Entry 5 of 11)
1 inch
2 inlet
In
symbolDefinition of In (Entry 6 of 11)
indium
Definition of IN (Entry 7 of 11)
Indiana
in-
prefix (1)variants:
or il- or im- or ir-
Definition of in- (Entry 8 of 11)
in-
prefix (2)variants:
or il- or im- or ir-
Definition of in- (Entry 9 of 11)
1 : in : within : into : toward : on
—usually il- before lilluviation , im- before b, m, or pimmingle , ir- before rirradiance , and in- before other soundsinfiltrate
2 : en- entry 1 imbrute imperil inspirit
-in
noun suffixDefinition of -in (Entry 10 of 11)
1a : neutral chemical compound
insulin
b : enzyme
pancreatin
c : antibiotic
penicillin
2 : -ine entry 2 sense 1a epinephrin
3 : pharmaceutical product
niacin
Definition of -in (Entry 11 of 11)
: organized public protest by means of or in favor of : demonstration
teach-in love-in
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Synonyms & Antonyms for in
Synonyms: Preposition
Synonyms: Adverb
Synonyms: Adjective
- à la mode
- (also a la mode),
- au courant,
- chic,
- cool
- [slang],
- exclusive,
- fashionable,
- fresh
- [slang],
- happening,
- hip,
- modish,
- sharp,
- smart,
- snappy,
- stylish,
- supercool,
- swell,
- swish,
- trendy,
- voguish
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of in in a Sentence
Preposition
Don't come in here with those muddy feet!
drawn on the wall in crayon Adverb
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? Adjective
the in thing to do
the in place to go
It's what the in crowd is wearing this season. Noun
When you're trying to get started in show business, it helps to have an in.
They must have an in with the boss.
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in
prepositionEnglish Language Learners Definition of in
(Entry 1 of 4)
—used to indicate location or position within something
: to the inside of (a room, container, etc.)
—used to indicate that someone or something belongs to or is included as part of something
in
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of in (Entry 2 of 4)
: to or toward the inside of something (such as a building)
: to or toward a place
: at the place where someone or something arrives after traveling
in
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of in (Entry 3 of 4)
: popular or fashionable
: aware of and strongly influenced by what is new and fashionable
in
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of in (Entry 4 of 4)
chiefly US, informal : a way of becoming involved in something or of influencing someone
See the full definition for in in the English Language Learners Dictionary
in
preposition\ ˈin , ən \
, ən \Kids Definition of in
(Entry 1 of 7)
1 : located or positioned within
The house is in the country.
2 : into sense 1 We ran in the house.
3 : during It's warmer in the summer.
4 : with sense 2 I wrote in pencil.
5 —used to show a state or conditionYou're in luck!We're in trouble.
6 —used to show manner or purposeI'm in a hurry.He laughed in reply.
7 : into sense 2 It broke in pieces.
in
adverb\ ˈin \
\Kids Definition of in (Entry 2 of 7)
1 : to or toward the inside
I went in and closed the door.
2 : to or toward some particular place
We flew in yesterday.
3 : near entry 1 sense 1 Play close in.
4 : into the midst of something
Mix in the flour.
5 : to or at its proper place
Can you fit this piece in?
6 : on the inner side : within Everyone is in.
7 : present and available for use
All the votes are in.
in for
: sure to experience
He was in for a surprise.
in
adjective\ ˈin \
\Kids Definition of in (Entry 3 of 7)
in.
abbreviationKids Definition of in.
inch
IN
abbreviationKids Definition of IN
Indiana
in-
prefixvariants:
or il- or im- or ir-
Kids Definition of in-
(Entry 1 of 7)
in-
prefixvariants:
or il- or im- or ir-
Kids Definition of in- (Entry 2 of 7)
1 : in : within : into : toward : on
—usually il- before lilluminate , im- before b, m, or pimport , ir- before rirradiate , and in- before other soundsinfect
2 : en- sense 2 imperil
in
abbreviationMedical Definition of in
(Entry 1 of 2)
inch
In
symbolMedical Definition of In (Entry 2 of 2)
indium
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in
prepositionLegal Definition of in
: under the law of : based on
brought an action in negligence — National Law Journal
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