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within
Examples
They sold out within minutes of opening.
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
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverbs 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
Inanimate
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
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Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The court dismissed the charges in the within indictment.
