Examples of in in a Sentence
Adverb She went in and closed the door. I lost my keys and now I can't get in. The burglars broke in through the kitchen window. The pool is deep. Be careful not to fall in. The boss called us in for a conference. The fog was closing in fast.
History and Etymology for in
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German in in, Latin in, Greek en
Legal Definition of in
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What does "in" mean in politics?
(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) a return or service that lands within the in-bounds limits of a court or section of a court (opposed to out ). SEE MORE.
What is the difference between "in" and "un"?
In- is the form derived from Latin, and is therefore used in learned words or in words derived from Latin or (rarely) Greek: inaccessible, inaccuracy, inadequate, etc. Un- is the native form going back to Old English, used in words of native origin, and sometimes used in combination with words of other origins if these words are in common use: unloving, ungodly, unfeeling, unnecessary, unsafe.
What does "un" mean in Latin?
a prefix of Latin origin, corresponding to English un-, having a negative or privative force, freely used as an English formative, especially of adjectives and their derivatives and of nouns (inattention; indefensible; inexpensive; inorganic; invariable).
What is the suffix for "ine"?
a noun suffix used in a special manner in chemical and mineralogical nomenclature (glycerin; acetin, etc.). In spelling, usage wavers between -in and - ine. In chemistry a certain distinction of use is attempted, basic substances having the termination -ine rather than -in (aconitine; aniline, etc.), and -in being restricted to certain neutral compounds, glycerides, glucosides, and proteids (albumin; palmitin, etc.), but this distinction is not always observed.
What does "before" mean in code?
before or when (a period of time) has elapsed come back in one year. using (a language, etc) as a means of communication written in code.
What does "inclusion" mean in a sentence?
preposition. (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park. (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn. (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.
in preposition (RESULT)
I'd like to do something for you in return / exchange for everything you've done for me.
in preposition (COMPARING AMOUNTS)
Apparently one in ten people /one person in ten has problems with reading.
in preposition (CHARACTERISTIC)
The new version is worse in every respect - I much preferred the original.
in preposition (CAUSE)
In refus ing (= because she refused) to work abroad, she missed an excellent job opportunity.
in adverb (COAST)
The tide comes in very quickly here and you can soon find yourself stranded.