into
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Preposition — Moving toward the inside of something.
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How to use into
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English into, formed from in plus to.
Full origin of into →Frequently asked questions
What does “into” mean?
The word “into” means moving toward the inside of something. In plain terms, moving toward the inside of something, or changing into a different form — and, informally, being keen on something.
How do you pronounce “into”?
“Into” is pronounced IHN-too (/ˈɪn.tu/ in IPA).
How do you use “into” in a sentence?
Here is “into” used in a sentence: “She walked into the room and switched on the light.”
What part of speech is “into”?
“Into” is a preposition.
Where does the word “into” come from?
The word “into” comes from Old English. From Old English into, formed from in plus to.
Is “into” a common word?
“Into” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “into” have?
“Into” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving toward the inside of something.
What is the difference between into and "in to" (two words)?
"Into" is a single preposition showing movement toward the inside of something or a change of state ("she walked into the room," "turn it into a park"). Keep "in to" as two words when "in" belongs to the verb and "to" belongs to what follows: "she dropped in to say hello," "hand it in to the teacher."
What is the difference between into and in?
"Into" emphasises movement from outside to inside ("he ran into the house"), while "in" describes a position or location ("he is in the house"). After movement verbs both can occur ("jump in the pool / into the pool"), but only "into" works for transformations ("water turns into ice").
When do you use into for changes, as in "turn into"?
"Into" marks a change from one form, state, or substance to another: "the caterpillar turned into a butterfly," "they converted the barn into a flat." In this sense "into" is not about physical movement but about transformation, and it cannot be replaced by "in."
Is "I'm into it" proper English?
"Into" meaning keenly interested in something ("she's really into photography") is informal but well established. It is fine in conversation and casual writing; in formal contexts, prefer "interested in" or "enthusiastic about."