in context

idiom

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

Unsure of how the shoe will fit, both size-wise and in context of your lifestyle? —Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026

Especially for Deaf audiences for whom ASL is their first language, overlaid interpretation remains rare but can offer more nuance in context, emotion, and tone, address language deprivation, increase comprehension, and reduce cognitive overload and lags in information delivery. —Abbey White, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026

Dana Bowling, who hosts the Daily Dose of Dana podcast, has discussed the Guthrie case on several episodes — sifting through public details from police and various news outlets and adding in context from past high-profile cases. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

To put that in context, none of the other 13 brackets had more than four returning medalists in any class. —Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026