in (EN)

preposition, adverb, adjective, noun, abbreviation

preposition “in”

1. located inside something
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   The cookies are in the jar.
2. towards the inside of
   She slipped her hand in her pocket, feeling for her keys.
3. wearing an item of clothing
   He arrived in a suit and tie for the interview.
4. being a part of a group or category
   She was in the choir during her high school years.
5. occurring within a specific time frame
   The flowers bloom in spring.
6. to be completed within a set amount of time
   I need to finish the assignment in two days.
7. happening after a time period
   The train will arrive in an hour.
8. (of words) ending with
   Words in -ing often denote an ongoing action.
9. arranged in a specific sequence
   The books are arranged in alphabetical order on the shelf.
10. reflecting a particular emotional or physical state
    She left the room in tears.
11. embedded within someone's nature or personality
    There is a lot of courage in that young soldier.
12. with regard to
    We've seen a significant improvement in your grades.
13. exchanged or provided in a specific form
    I was paid in euros for my work abroad.
14. expressed or written in a particular language or style
    The instructions were written in Spanish.

adverb “in”

1. moving or directed toward the inside of a place
   When I knocked, she called out for me to come in.
2. approaching or coming closer to a point of reference
   The geese are flying in for the winter.
3. occurring after a given amount of time
   The plot started to thicken about an hour in.
4. a collective activity specified by the preceding verb
   The community organized a sit-in at the park.

adjective “in”

1. present at home or the workplace
   I knocked on the door to see if anyone was in.
2. within the boundaries of the play area in a sport
   The referee declared the ball in after it landed on the line.
3. placed or inserted into a position or space
   Make sure the USB is in properly before you start the computer.
4. received or gathered
   All the applications are in, so we can start the selection process.
5. currently popular or trendy
   Wearing vintage clothes is really in right now.
6. actively participating in a game by batting
   The opening batsman is in and playing confidently.
7. associated or on good terms with someone
   She's in with the management, so she gets to hear news first.
8. having consumed or spent a certain amount
   I'm already $100 in at the poker table.

noun “in”

1. an opportunity to gain access or favor
   Having a relative there gave him an in for the job.
2. individuals currently holding positions or roles
   The ins are currently leading the polls.
3. the period during which a player is batting in a game
   The batter is in and facing the next pitch.

abbreviation “in”

1. a unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot
   The board was cut to 10 in pieces.