in
- pronunciation:
- In
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, adjective, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
used to indicate inclusion within a space or area.
He lives in the city.- similar words:
- through
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| definition 2: |
used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period of time.
He finished the work in ten minutes. |
| definition 3: |
used to indicate movement from one place into another.
He walked in the house. |
| definition 4: |
used to indicate manner or means.
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.
Let's go in.- antonyms:
- out
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| definition 2: |
within a particular place.
Let's stay in today.- antonyms:
- out
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| definition 3: |
having a favorable position.
She got in with the right people. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
(informal) powerful or fashionable.
the in group- similar words:
- fashionable, trendy
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| definition 2: |
located within; internal.
- antonyms:
- off, out
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| related words: |
fair, hot, modish |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who has power or influence.
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| definition 2: |
influence, esp. through contact with someone of power or authority.
I have an in with the mayor. |
| related words: |
contact |
The words
in and
inn (a small hotel) sound alike but have different meanings.