Definition of In
In
in
Definition/Meaning
(preposition)
surrounded or enclosed by something, within something;
e.g. She is in the room. He is dressed in a suit. The food is in the box.
(preposition)
taking place or being the case during a particular period of time, or expected to take place after a particular amount of time;
e.g. He was born in the 1980s. I will see you again in a few days.
(preposition)
of a particular condition or state, regarding a particular aspect or quality;
e.g. The building is in a poor condition. They are very close in age.
(preposition)
involved or included with something, or as part of something;
e.g. I am in a book club. He read about it in the newspaper. You must be careful in choosing the house to buy.
(adverb)
so as to make someone/something surrounded or enclosed by something else, being thus surrounded or enclosed;
e.g. You may walk in through the main door. The letter is sealed in the envelope.
(adjective)
present at a particular location or destination, especially one's office or home;
e.g. I stopped by her office but she wasn't in.
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