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within
Examples
They sold out within minutes of opening.
Results should be available within 24 hours.
Examples
The documents were hidden within the drawer.
A faint echo could be heard within the cave.
2.1
in the limits or boundaries of a place
Examples
The restaurant is situated within the historic district.
Wildlife thrives within the boundaries of the park.
03
inside the range of being reached, seen, heard, or affected
Examples
Keep dangerous items within reach of adults only.
The boat was barely within sight on the horizon.
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.
The missile landed within a meter of the target.
05
at or inside a specified physical distance
Examples
The school is located within walking distance.
The cabin lies within a few miles of the lake.
06
used to refer to someone or something staying inside particular limits, rules, or guidelines
Examples
She acted within the law at all times.
The team stayed within budget.
6.1
under the authority, concern, or influence of
Examples
That issue falls within the committee's responsibilities.
These matters are within the jurisdiction of federal courts.
07
used to refer to existing as part of an internal group or system
Examples
Tensions grew within the company.
Policies changed within the department.
08
used to refer to internal emotional, mental, or physical experiences
Examples
She found the courage within herself.
The answers lie within you.
within
Examples
We stayed within to escape the cold.
The children played within as the rain poured outside.
02
from or in the mind, soul, or internal state of a person
Examples
She smiled, but trembled within.
He searched within for the strength to continue.
Within
01
an inner place, space, or region
Examples
The empire was strong on the outside, but cracks had begun to form from within.
They planned a quiet rebellion, hoping to undermine the regime from within.
within
01
contained in the interior of a document, object, or space
Examples
The court dismissed the charges in the within indictment.
The within agreement shall be binding upon both parties.
