preposition

in

/ɪn/

in

PREPOSITION

Definition of in

1

Used to show that something is inside something else.

Example: The cat is in the box.

1

Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.

Example: Is John in?

2

Used to show movement towards the inside.

-a; -e

Example: The rain came in through the window.

3

Used to introduce an explanation or clarification of the previous statement with a that clause.

Example: Toronto is a little different, in that it's not quite as cold.

4

Short for inch or inches.

in

EXAMPLES

Examples of in

1

The cat is in the box.

Example sentence
2

Is John in?

Example sentence
3

The Doctor is now in.

Example sentence
4

The rain came in through the window.

Example sentence
5

Toronto is a little different, in that it's not quite as cold.

Example sentence

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