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Definition & Meaning of "within"in English

01

before a specific period of time passes 

within definition and meaning
Examples
They sold out within minutes of opening. 
02

in or enclosed by the inner part or space of something 

Grammatical Information
Examples
The documents were hidden within the drawer. 
2.1

in the limits or boundaries of a place 

Examples
The restaurant is situated within the historic district. 
03

inside the range of being reached, seen, heard, or affected 

Examples
Keep dangerous items within reach of adults only. 
04

used to indicate being close to or just short of a quantity or standard 

Examples
She scored within five points of a perfect grade. 
05

at or inside a specified physical distance 

Examples
The school is located within walking distance. 
06

used to refer to someone or something staying inside particular limits, rules, or guidelines 

Examples
She acted within the law at all times. 
6.1

under the authority, concern, or influence of 

Examples
That issue falls within the committee's responsibilities. 
07

used to refer to existing as part of an internal group or system 

Examples
Tensions grew within the company. 
08

used to refer to internal emotional, mental, or physical experiences 

Examples
She found the courage within herself. 
within
01

in or into the interior of a building, space, or enclosure 

within definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of place
Examples
We stayed within to escape the cold. 
02

from or in the mind, soul, or internal state of a person 

Examples
She smiled, but trembled within. 
Within
01

an inner place, space, or region 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The empire was strong on the outside, but cracks had begun to form from within. 
within
01

contained in the interior of a document, object, or space 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The court dismissed the charges in the within indictment. 
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