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

Roma’s professional journey is even more remarkable when considered in context. —Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

The Athletic's Tim Britton projected him for a six-year, $153 million contract last month, which is justifiable in context, but is also a major expenditure for a soft-tosser who's never qualified for the ERA title. —Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025

To put that in context, there are 48 incumbent Republicans who won their House seats in 2024 by 17 points or less. —Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Dec. 2025

Preterm birth in context Having a baby early is not the normal or expected outcome during pregnancy. —Kobi V. Ajayi, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025