in context

phrase

1

: in a sentence with other words

To really know a word, you must be able to use it in context.

2

: while thinking about the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

We need to consider these events in context.

Examples of in context in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though some accusations seem to hold water, the headline is his hounding in context. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

And the defense marshals the same string of district court decisions—from Nevada, Ohio, and Michigan—that have rejected broad readings of the definition of swaps in context of sports-event contracts. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In his first years, Dudamel explored standard symphonic repertory with immersions into the symphonies and worlds of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Ives, often in context with new music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

To put the number in context, Ricks said this represents a 35% increase for GLP-1 coverage in the United States. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026