noun

definition

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

example

His parents got him an in with the company.

definition

(chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

definition

The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

definition

A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.

verb

definition

To enclose.

definition

To take in; to harvest.

adjective

definition

Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

example

Is Mr. Smith in?

definition

Located inside something.

example

Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.

definition

(of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

example

If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.

definition

Inserted or fitted into something.

example

I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!

definition

Having been collected or received.

example

The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.

definition

In fashion; popular.

example

Skirts are in this year.

definition

Incoming.

example

the in train

definition

(of the sails of a vessel) Furled or stowed.

definition

Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

example

You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.

definition

With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

example

in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband

definition

Currently batting.

definition

Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

example

He is very in with the Joneses.

definition

Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

example

I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!

adverb

definition

At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.

example

He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.

definition

Towards the speaker or other reference point.

example

For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.

definition

So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

example

Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.

definition

Still eligible to play, e.g. able to bat in cricket and baseball.

example

He went for the wild toss but wasn't able to stay in.

definition

After the beginning of something.

example

The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.

definition

(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

preposition

definition

Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

definition

Into.

example

Less water gets in your boots this way.

definition

Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.

example

In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.

definition

Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.

Examples of in in a Sentence

He was such a wonderful person in so many ways.

Nurturing was in his personality.

He put a spoon in her hand.

I am not saying we live in a utopia.

As it came to a stop the conductor called out in a loud voice.

No, she's playing in her room.

He lives in the country.

I'm too warm in this one.

In Scotland there once lived a poor shepherd whose name was James Hogg.

In fact, he had given her strict orders not to lift anything.

They looked a lot alike in some ways.

The shepherd soon lost sight of them in the darkness.

Alex had provided the money to remodel the home, but insisted that it stay in her name only.

There was not an ugly person in all the throng.

You are the sweetest boy in the world.

We've kept in touch.

Katie stared at the potato in her hand.

In that moment she cringed inwardly.

If he had been the only child in the family, things might have been different.

She placed the dish in the rack and glanced at Katie.

With this thought in mind the girl took heart and leaned her head over the side of the buggy to see where the strange light was coming from.

She said in a cool tone.

The roast will be ready in about 15 minutes.

Felipa asked in surprise.

In other words, it's none of my business.

Alex was doing everything in his power to provide her with all the experiences of a natural mother.

In fact, at times she had been almost brutally clear that she was no longer interested in him.

I'll be up in a few hours.

March came in like a lion with a snow storm.

I'll be home in a few minutes.

Reluctantly she pulled away, her pulse and respiration in a race.

Jonathan came in as Carmen was setting the table.

Is Alex in the house?

And so, if she couldn't have it in her head, she'd put it into his.

In fact, maybe he didn't know her very well.

She leaned back in his arms.

I came in a charter helicopter.

Felipa asked in a surprised tone.

Carmen stopped washing the dish in her hand and stared at Mary in mute silence.

When the kids were settled in their room, she turned on Alex.

Apparently something had been discussed in her absence.

All right, but I don't like being kept in the dark about all this.

You can sit up, but you have to stay in there.

There was a breath of danger in the very air, and every few moments the earth would shake violently.

Alex told her to call him back if she didn't give birth in an hour.

In fact, what she felt was pity.

Take him along just in case.

The muscles in her legs were contracting painfully.

The roof beside them had a great hole smashed through it, and pieces of glass were lying scattered in every direction.

I don't like him, she added in a tone admitting of no rejoinder and raising her eyebrows.

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