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in

preposition
\ ˈin How to pronounce in (audio) , ən, ᵊn\

Definition of in

 (Entry 1 of 11)

1a —used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits in the lakewounded in the legin the summer
b : into sense 1 went in the house
2 —used as a function word to indicate means, medium, or instrumentality written in pencilbound in leather
3a —used as a function word to indicate limitation, qualification, or circumstance alike in some respectsleft in a hurry
b : into sense 2a broke in pieces
4 —used as a function word to indicate purpose said in reply
5 —used as a function word to indicate the larger member of a ratio one in six is eligible

in

adverb
\ ˈin How to pronounce in (audio) \

Definition of in (Entry 2 of 11)

1a(1) : to or toward the inside especially of a house or other building come in
(2) : to or toward some destination or particular place flew in on the first plane
(3) : at close quarters : near play close in
b : so as to incorporate mix in the flour —often used in combination built-in bookcases
c : to or at an appropriate place fit a piece in
2a : within a particular place especially : within the customary place of residence or business the doctor is in
b : in the position of participant, insider, or officeholder —often used with on in on the joke
c(1) : on good terms
(2) : in a specified relation in bad with the boss
(3) : in a position of assured or definitive success
d : in vogue or season
e of an oil well : in production
f : in one's presence, possession, or control after the crops are in
g : from a condition of indistinguishability to one of clarity fade in
in for
: certain to experience in for a rude awakening

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