into (EN)

preposition

preposition “into”

1. moving to a position inside or within something
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   The cat jumped into the open box on the floor.
2. in the direction of something
   Could you speak into the microphone, please?
3. to a point of collision
   The soccer ball flew into the window, shattering the glass.
4. extending or lasting until a certain time
   We played games well into the early hours of the morning.
5. changing or transforming into a different form or substance
   The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly.
6. separating or organizing into parts or sections
   The teacher split the class into groups of four.
7. occurring a certain time after the start of
   Ten minutes into the movie, the power went out.
8. showing interest or enthusiasm for something
   He's really into jazz music these days.
9. examining or studying a particular topic or issue
   The detective is looking into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the case.