in — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
- into preposition Moving toward the inside of something.
- on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
- within preposition Inside the physical limits of something.
Senses
in is used for these senses in English:
- about Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
- according to Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
- according to In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.]
- at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
- for Over (a period of time).
- on Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
- on With verbs describing an action of hitting, rubbing, scratching, binding against, etc., designates the thing impacted or contacted.
- on To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
against — full definition
- prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
- prep In competition with; versus.
- prep As protection from, or in preparation for.