Definition & Meaning of "in"in English

used to show when something happens within a particular time frame

used to indicate being in a particular situation, mood, or physical state

used to indicate the cause or reason for a feeling or reaction

used to indicate a particular characteristic being measured, judged, or noticed

used to indicate that something or someone is part of a particular group, place, or thing

used to indicate someone's participation in a profession, industry, or institution

used to indicate the language or means of communication

used to indicate the context or sphere within which the action is taking place

used to describe the relationship between one part and the whole

used to indicate spatial organization or structure

used to refer to clothing or uniforms someone is wearing

used to indicate something sensed, heard, or seen

used to describe something as part of a person's or thing's natural character or capacity

used to express reaching a place, especially in reference to transport or scheduled events

to be placed or merged into a system, structure, or composition

used to refer to moving inland or to the shoreline

(in baseball) used to describe defensive positioning closer to the batter

used to indicate taking part in or having access to something, often privately, commonly followed by "on"

in a favorable or friendly relationship with someone

(of oil well) actively producing oil

used to indicate becoming noticeable or clearly perceived

(in politics) used to refer to gaining official power or being voted into a role

used to indicate being present and available in one's usual place

belonging to or identified with a socially exclusive, trendy group

existing or positioned on the interior of something

(of a ball in sports) having landed or remained inside the boundaries of play

currently holding office, functioning, or exercising authority

moving inward or approaching from outside

having arrived, reported, or been finalized

having gained or made money by a specific amount

familiar or relevant only to a specific group, requiring inside knowledge

having reached a specified amount or point in time, money, consumption, etc.

willing, ready, or on board to participate in something

influence or special access to someone in a position of authority

used to express movement inward or involvement