in

preposition23

1. •
   inside something such as a room, a box or a building

   • The dog is in the kennel.
   • There were three pickles in a jar.
2. •
   Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or abstract limits.
3. •
   Within the bounds or limits of.

   • I like living in the city.
   • There are lots of trees in the park.
4. •
   Surrounded by; among; amidst.

   • We are in the enemy camp.
   • Her plane is in the air.
5. •
   Expressing abstract containment.

   • There wasn't much of interest in her speech.
   • He hasn't got an original idea in him.
6. •
   During (a period of time or event).

   • My birthday is in the first week of December.
   • Easter falls in the fourth lunar month.
7. •
   Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.
8. •
   In the form of, in the denomination of.

   • Please pay me in cash — preferably in tens and twenties.
   • The deposit can be in any legal tender, even in gold.
9. •
   Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.

   • Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" in C minor is among his most popular.
   • His speech was in French, but was simultaneously translated into eight languages.
10. •
    Denoting a state of the subject.

    • He stalked away in anger.
    • John is in a coma.
11. •
    Pertaining to; with regard to.

    • There has been no change in his condition.
    • What grade did he get in English?
12. •
    Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.

    • Will you be able to finish this in a week?
    • The massacre resulted in over 1000 deaths in three hours.
13. •
    At the end of (a period of time).

    • They said they would call us in a week.
14. •
    Wearing (an item of clothing).

    • I glanced over at the pretty girl in the red dress.
    • Who’s the blonde in the sunhat over there?
15. •
    Part of; a member of; out of; from among.

    • You are one in a million.
    • She's in an orchestra.
16. •
    Participating in a field, activity or industry.

    • I've always worked in plastics.
    • She dabbles in Buddhism.
17. •
    As to enter; from outside to inside; into.

    • Less water gets in your boots this way.
    • She stood there looking in the window longingly.
18. •
    As to enter a driveway, parking lot, etc.

    • Turn in to the second house on the left.
19. •
    By (doing something); indicating action causing an effect or achieving a purpose.

    • In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.
    • In trying to make amends, she actually made matters worse.
20. •
    Indicating an order or arrangement.

    • My fat rolls around in folds.
    • The planes flew over in waves.
21. •
    Indicates, connotatively, a place-like form of someone's (or something's) personality, as his, her or its psychic and physical characteristics.

    • You've got a friend in me.
    • He's met his match in her.
22. •
    Characterized by.

    • Many English nouns in -is form their plurals in -es, while those in kn- are pronounced just /n/-.
23. •
    As to have sufficient or plentiful amounts of.

    • The fruit trees in the yard keep me in apples and pears for most of the year.

adjective16

1. •
   Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

   • Is Mr. Smith in?
2. •
   Located inside something.

   • Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.
   • The bullet is about five centimetres in.
3. •
   Inserted or fitted into something.

   • I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!
4. •
   In fashion; popular.

   • Skirts are in this year.
5. •
   Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

   • If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.
6. •
   Having been collected or received.

   • The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.
7. •
   In stock, available in stores (particularly of a new item).

   • Our latest product is in!
8. •
   Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

   • He is very in with the Joneses.
9. •
   (informal) Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

   • I need to keep in with the neighbours in case I ever need a favour from them.
   • I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!
10. •
    Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

    • You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.
11. •
    Incoming.
12. •
    Having used, consumed , or invested a certain amount.

    • I'm three drinks in right now.
    • I was 500 dollars in when the stock crashed.
13. •
    Currently batting.
14. •
    (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) Burning; ablaze.

    • Blocks of compressed coal keep the fire in for a long time, but they give out very little heat. — 1888
15. •
    Furled or stowed.
16. •
    With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

adverb5

1. •
   At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.

   • Suddenly a strange man walked in.
   • Would you like that to take away or eat in?
2. •
   So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

   • Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.
   • I was tired enough to snuggle in with the dogs on the couch and sleep there.
3. •
   Towards the speaker or other reference point.

   • They flew in from London last night.
   • For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.
4. •
   After the beginning of something.

   • The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.
5. •
   [in compounds] Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

noun4

1. •
   A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

   • His parents got him an in with the company.
2. •
   Abbreviation of inch or inches.

   • At a length of 36cm (14in), the red-bellied piranha was a giant of its kind – more than eight inches longer than an average specimen. — 2009
3. •
   [in the plural] One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
4. •
   The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

verb2

1. •
   (no longer used) To take in; to harvest.

   • He that ears my land spares my team and gives me leave to in the crop. — 1604
2. •
   (no longer used) To enclose.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of inch.

   • Blue and white pieces from doll's dinner- and tea-services. Jug 1½ ins. high, cups 1 in. high, plate 1¼ ins. diameter. — 1971

noun4

1. •
   Abbreviation of Indiana: a state of the United States.
2. •
   Abbreviation of integrase.
3. •
   Abbreviation of internegative; a type of film stock, most commonly used regarding 35mm motion picture negative
4. •
   Initialism of Ilocos Norte: a province of the Ilocos Region, Philippines.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of Indiana: a state of the United States.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of Indiana: a state of the United States.