into
preposition
in·to
| \ ˈin-(ˌ)tü
, -tə\
, -tə\
Definition of into
1
—used as a function word to indicate entry, introduction, insertion, superposition, or inclusion came into the houseenter into an alliance
2a
: to the state, condition, or form of
got into trouble
b
: to the occupation, action, or possession of
go into farming
c
: involved with or interested in
into sports not into her music
3
—used as a function word to indicate a period of time or an extent of space part of which is passed or occupied far into the night
4
: in the direction of
looking into the sun
5
: to a position of contact with : against
ran into a wall
6
—used as a function word to indicate the dividend in division dividing 3 into 6 gives 2
Examples of into in a Sentence
She came into the room.
a medicine injected into the bloodstream
Please put the bowl into the sink.
They were heading into town.
He jumped into the pool.
She was just staring into space.
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into
preposition
English Language Learners Definition of into
: to or toward the inside of (something)
: in the direction of (something)
—used to describe hitting or touching something or someone
See the full definition for into in the English Language Learners Dictionary
into
preposition
in·to
| \ ˈin-tə
, -tü\
, -tü\
Kids Definition of into
1
: to the inside of
I ran into the house.
2
: to the state, condition, position, or form of
She got into mischief. Cut the cake into pieces. It slipped into place.
3
: so as to hit : against
He ran into the wall.
4
: in the direction of
Don't look into the sun.
5
—used to indicate division Two goes into six three times.
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