Definition of within
(Entry 1 of 4)
within
prepositionDefinition of within (Entry 2 of 4)
1
—used as a function word to indicate enclosure or containment
2
—used as a function word to indicate situation or circumstance in the limits or compass of: such as
a
: before the end of
gone within a week
b(1)
: not beyond the quantity, degree, or limitations of
live within your income
(2)
: in or into the scope or sphere of
within the jurisdiction of the state
(3)
: in or into the range of
within reach within sight
(4)
—used as a function word to indicate a specified difference or margin came within two points of a perfect markwithin a mile of the town
3
: to the inside of : into
sunk the sea within the earth— William Shakespeare
within
nounDefinition of within (Entry 3 of 4)
: an inner place or area
revolt from within
within
adjectiveDefinition of within (Entry 4 of 4)
: being inside : enclosed
the within indictment
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The first known use of within was before the 12th century
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