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Meaning of the word in in English

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in

US /ɪn/
UK /ɪn/
"in" picture

Preposition

1.

expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else

Example:
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The keys are in the drawer.
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She lives in a small village.
Synonym:
inside within
2.

expressing a period of time during which an event takes place or a situation continues

Example:
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I'll call you in the morning.
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The project will be completed in two weeks.
Synonym:
during in the time of
3.

as part of a state, condition, or activity

Example:
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She found herself in a difficult situation.
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You are in danger.
Synonym:
within amid

Adverb

1.

inside or into a place

Example:
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Come in, please.
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Is anyone in?
Synonym:
inside within
2.

at home or at the office

Example:
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Mr. Smith is not in today.
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I'll be in after 5 PM.
Synonym:
present available

Adjective

fashionable or popular

Example:
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That style is really in right now.
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Short skirts are in this season.
Synonym:
trendy popular
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