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    in
    /ɪn/

    preposition

    • 1. expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else: "I'm living in London" Similar insidewithinin the middle ofwithin the bounds/confines ofOpposite outside
    • 2. expressing a period of time during which an event happens or a situation remains the case: "they met in 1885" Similar duringin the course ofin the time ofover

    adverb

    • 1. expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else: "come in" Similar insideindoorsinto the interiorinto the room/house/buildingOpposite out
    • 2. expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something: "we were locked in"

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a position of influence with someone powerful or famous: informal "she got an in with the promising new artist"

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