Definition
Definition of IN - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: InternationalUS relating to or involving more than one countryUS
- The IN agreement coordinated research across several countries.
2.
abr: IndianaUS state in the United States known for farmingUS
- Please mail the package to Indianapolis, IN, by Friday.
Terms with IN included in their meaning
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performer
person performing in plays, films, or TV
performing arts
female who performs in a play or movie
time
following in time or place
movement
moving in a constant direction on
additional
one more in addition to the current one
education
response in a test or quiz
reply
say something in response to a question
language
used in negative sentences to mean no person
question
used in questions to ask if a person exists
linguistics
used in negative sentences to mean no person
living space
set of rooms for living, typically in a building
sleeping
in a state of sleep
time
indicating a specific point in time
abr: August
eighth month of the year in the calendar
movement
in a direction opposite to facing
sports
round object used in sports
sports equipment
club used in sports to hit balls
hygiene
washing the body in water for cleaning or relaxing
sleeping area
room in a house for sleeping
position
lower in spatial position than something else
superiority
more excellent than others in a group
medical
improved in health
location
in the space separating two things
colors
the color perceived in the absence of light
Examples of IN in a sentence
Their IN project connects schools overseas. My cousin lives in IN. The cornfields in IN are beautiful.
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- French:international, Indiana, État américain, ...
- German:int., Indiana, ...
- Italian:internazionale relativo a più di un paese, IN, ...
- Spanish:internacional, Indiana estado de Estados Unidos, ...
- Portuguese:internacional, IN, ...
- Chinese:国际, 印第安纳州, ...
- Japanese:国際的な, インディアナ州, ...
- Arabic:دُوَلِيّ, وِلايَة إِنْدِيانا الأَمْريكِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּינְלְאוּמִּי, קִיצּוּר דּוֹאַר לִמְדִינַת אִינְדִיאָנָה, ...
- Russian:международный, Индиана, ...
- Ukrainian:міжнародний, Індіана, ...
- Hindi:अंतरराष्ट्रीय, इंडियाना, ...
Definition of in - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
locationinside a place or thing
- She is in the house.
2.
calendar settingduring a period of time
- He will arrive in the morning.
3.
deadline rulewithin a certain elapsed time
- Finish the task in an hour.
4.
groupingas part of a group or category
- She is in the soccer team.
5.
communicationRare expressed in a particular language or mediumRare
- The book is written in English.
6.
attireRare wearing or using somethingRare
- He is dressed in a suit.
Adverb
1.
positionso as to be enclosed by something
- He tucked his shirt in neatly.
2.
directiontowards the speaker or reference point
- The cat came in when it started raining.
3.
timeafter the beginning of something
- The show started at 8, and we arrived in shortly after.
4.
socialRare denotes a gathering for an activityRare
- We're having the neighbors in for dinner tonight.
5.
- That style is really in right now.
Adjective
1.
locationlocated indoors or inside something
- The cat is in the house, sleeping on the couch.
2.
- That style of dress is really in right now.
3.
sportsTECH. currently within the bounds of playTECH.
- The ball was clearly in during the match.
4.
fireburning or ablaze, referring to fire
- The fireplace is in, warming the room.
5.
relationshiphaving familiarity or involvement with somebody
- She's really in with the new manager.
6.
arrivalRare incoming or newly arrivedRare
- The in mail is sorted every morning.
7.
tidesTECH. at or near its highest level, referring to tideTECH.
- The tide is in, covering the rocks.
8.
maritimeTECH. furled or stowed, referring to sailsTECH.
- The sails are in as the storm approaches.
Noun
1.
acceptancemanner of acceptance or inclusion
- Being part of the club gave him an in with the right crowd.
2.
authorityposition of power or influence
- He has an in with the manager.
3.
mathematicsTECH. re-entrant angle or cornerTECH.
- The design features several ins and outs.
Expressions with in
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enter a room or building
Please come in and take a seat.
enter a place or vehicle
She managed to get in the car quickly.
resting or sleeping
He stayed in bed all day due to the flu.
reside permanently in a place
They live in a small apartment in the city.
in a straight line
The chairs were placed in a row.
stay within a specific place or area
During the storm, we had to stay in.
have faith in someone's abilities or worth
He believes in his team's potential to win.
exhale smoke toward another person's face
He blew smoke in her face and laughed.
move something indoors or into an area
Please bring in the laundry before it rains.
register upon arrival at a hotel or airport
They went to check in at the hotel reception.
arrive by car at a destination
They decided to drive in to the city for the concert.
consume food at home instead of going out
They decided to eat in and watch a movie.
complete a form with requested information
Please fill in the application form.
make something suitable for a particular space or arrangement
She managed to fit in all her books on the shelf.
move exactly where someone else has walked
The hikers followed in his tracks through the snow.
submit something like an examination paper
She handed in her test before leaving the room.
holding each other's hands while walking
The couple walked hand in hand through the park.
feeling happy and positive
She was in a good mood after hearing the news.
quickly and with urgency
She left the house in a hurry.
twisted together in a messy way
His hair was in a tangle after the wind.
shared by two or more parties
They have nothing in common.
show something is physically located directly before someone
The keys were in front of her nose on the table.
arranged one behind another in a queue
The students stood in line for lunch.
having strong romantic feelings for someone
She is in love with her high school sweetheart.
Origin of in
Old English, in (inside)
Examples of in in a sentence
There is a cat in the box. The meeting is scheduled in the afternoon. She was born in the 1990s. The meeting will start in ten minutes. The train will arrive in two hours. He is in the debate club.
They are in the top 10 percent of their class. The instructions were given in French. The movie was subtitled in Spanish. She arrived in a beautiful gown. They were in matching outfits for the event. She slipped the letter in without anyone noticing. The cat darted in before the door closed. She called the dog in for dinner. The guests were invited in for a warm drink. The meeting started at 9, and he joined in after a few minutes. The movie began at 7, and we walked in during the opening scene. They held a sleep-in to support the cause. The group planned a read-in at the library. Vintage clothing is definitely in this season. Bright colors are in for the summer. The kids are in the gym, playing basketball. The documents are in the drawer, neatly organized. Those shoes are so in this season. Bright colors are definitely in for summer. The referee confirmed the ball was in. The shot was ruled in by the line judge. The campfire is in, casting a warm glow. The candles are in, creating a cozy atmosphere. He's in with the local art community. They're in with the influential crowd. The in flight was delayed by an hour. Check the in packages for any damage. The fishermen waited until the tide was in. When the tide is in, the beach is smaller. With the sails in, the ship was ready for the storm. The crew kept the sails in during the calm. Her friendship with the manager gave her an in at the company. He used his in with the organizers to get tickets. She used her in with the board to get the project approved. Having an in with the editor helped him publish his article. The blueprint included several ins for structural support. Architects must consider ins when designing complex buildings.
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- French:dans, à l'intérieur, ...
- German:im, hinein, ...
- Italian:in, poco dopo, ...
- Spanish:en, por dentro, ...
- Portuguese:em, para dentro, ...
- Chinese:在...里面, 在内, ...
- Japanese:中に, 内側に, ...
- Arabic:فِي, فِي الدَّاخِل, ...
- Hebrew:בְּתוֹךְ, פְּנִימָה, ...
- Russian:в, внутрь, ...
- Ukrainian:в, всередину, ...
- Hindi:में, अंदर की तरफ, ...
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