into

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪn.tuː/
/ˈɪn.tu/
Preposition
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To or towards the inside of.

Example Sentences
  • Mary danced into the house.
2 Definition

To or towards the region of.

Example Sentences
  • The eagle flew off into the wide blue sky.
3 Definition

Against, especially with force or violence.

Example Sentences
  • I wasn't careful, and walked into a wall
4 Definition

Indicates transition into another form or substance.

Example Sentences
  • I carved the piece of driftwood into a sculpture of a whale.
5 Definition

After the start of.

Example Sentences
  • About 20 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported a fire on board.
6 Definition

Interested in or attracted to.

Example Sentences
  • My date for tonight has black hair, and I'm into that.
7 Definition

Expressing the operation of multiplication.

Example Sentences
  • Five into three is fifteen.
8 Definition

Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with "goes".

Example Sentences
  • 24 goes into 48 how many times?
9 Definition

Investigating the subject (of).

Example Sentences
  • There have been calls for research into the pesticides that are blamed for the decline in bee populations.