in

A2
Pronunciation
/ɪn/
/ən/
/ɪn/
/ɘn/
/ɪn/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • His parents got him an in with the company.
2 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

Antonyms
out
3 Definition

The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

4 Definition

A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.

5 Definition

Abbreviation of inch; inches.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enclose.

2 Definition

To take in; to harvest.

Adjective
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Is Mr. Smith in?
2 Definition

Located inside something.

Example Sentences
  • Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.
3 Definition

(of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

Example Sentences
  • If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.
4 Definition

Inserted or fitted into something.

Example Sentences
  • I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!
5 Definition

Having been collected or received.

Example Sentences
  • The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.
6 Definition

In fashion; popular.

Example Sentences
  • Skirts are in this year.
7 Definition

Incoming.

Example Sentences
  • the in train
8 Definition

(of the sails of a vessel) Furled or stowed.

9 Definition

Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

Example Sentences
  • You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.
10 Definition

With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

Example Sentences
  • in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband
11 Definition

Currently batting.

12 Definition

Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

Example Sentences
  • He is very in with the Joneses.
13 Definition

Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

Example Sentences
  • I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!
Adverb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.
2 Definition

Towards the speaker or other reference point.

Example Sentences
  • For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.
3 Definition

So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

Example Sentences
  • Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.
4 Definition

Still eligible to play, e.g. able to bat in cricket and baseball.

Example Sentences
  • He went for the wild toss but wasn't able to stay in.
5 Definition

After the beginning of something.

Example Sentences
  • The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.
6 Definition

(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

Preposition
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

2 Definition

Into.

Example Sentences
  • Less water gets in your boots this way.
3 Definition

Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.

Example Sentences
  • In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.
4 Definition

Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.