- pronunciation:
- In
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
surrounded or contained by; living or located at.
They were caught in the rain.The sandwich is in the refrigerator.He lives in the city.
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| definition 2: |
during a period of time that is less than or equal to.
He finished the work in ten minutes.- synonyms:
- into
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| definition 3: |
to or toward the inside of.
He got in his car. |
| definition 4: |
using; by the means of.
She spoke in a loud voice. |
| definition 5: |
used to indicate change from one state or condition to another.
The boat split in two. |
| related words: |
through |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
to, toward, or into a place.
May I come in?- antonyms:
- out
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| definition 2: |
within a particular place.
Let's stay in today.- antonyms:
- out
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The words
in and
inn (a small hotel) sound alike but have different meanings.