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Definition of within - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
timeinside a particular period of time
- You must complete the project within a week.
2.
locationinside the scope or range of something
- The project must be completed within budget.
3.
distanceRare inside a particular distanceRare
- The store is within walking distance.
Adverb
1.
interiorinside or internally
- The treasure was hidden within.
2.
limitinside a specified limit or boundary
- keep your speed within the legal limit..
Expressions with within
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close enough to be touched or achieved
The book is within reach on the top shelf.
be included in a group, range, or category
These costs fall within the budget limits.
close enough to hear something
She whispered the secret within earshot of her friend.
within acceptable limits
We can make changes to the plan, within reason.
color inside the boundaries
Children are taught to stay within the lines when coloring.
close enough to touch or grab
The remote control was within arm's reach on the table.
costing no more than a person can pay from earnings
The trip is within our means if we book early.
close enough to be physically touched or grabbed
The remote control is within the reach of the couch.
manage expenses to not exceed income
They learned to live within means after losing their jobs.
close enough to hear
She stayed within earshot of the conversation.
possible to do without exceeding abilities
She did everything within her power to help.
easily accessible or obtainable for someone
The scholarship is within her reach.
justified in one's actions or decisions
He felt within his rights to complain about the service.
hidden danger within an organization
The political party was weakened by an enemy within spreading misinformation.
follow rules or guidelines
She always colors within the lines at work.
apply color inside the boundaries of a drawing
She learned to colour within the lines in kindergarten.
can be achieved or obtained by all people
Success is within everyone's grasp with hard work.
control something to not exceed limits
She tried to keep her anger within bounds.
glow or radiance from inside
She felt a light within during meditation.
almost happening but not quite
She was within a hair's breadth of winning the race.
very close to a particular point or state
The car stopped within an inch of the wall.
close enough to call out to someone
The boat was within hailing distance of the shore.
achievable or possible to obtain or accomplish
With this promotion, home ownership is finally within his grasp.
close enough to be easily heard
The store is within shouting distance from my house.
Origin of within
Old English, with (against) + in (inside)
Terms with within included in their meaning
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location
within the confines or limits of something
location
within the interior of something
location
physically present within the school premises
spatial relation
located directly ahead of, or within someone's view or presence
location
happening within the bedroom space
physical presence
physically present within a specific room
location
stay within a specific place or area
spatial midpoint
area approximately central within a region
proximity
within a shorter distance than before
in container
what is contained within something
storage
items contained within something like a box or bag
physical
overlaid or enclosed within something
contains something
containing something within
storage
contain or store within a space
deadline rule
within a certain elapsed time
time
within a period of time
order
item in position nine within a sequence
regional unit
division within a country with its own government
publishing
name used for a creative work or a part within it
variety
refers to every type within a group
inclusion
included within something
calendar
specific day within a calendar month
travel
journey to a place and back within one day
discovery
discover something within a particular place
Examples of within in a sentence
Please submit your application within the deadline. The documents are stored within the cabinet. Stay within the boundaries of the park. The hotel is within a mile of the beach. The treasure was buried within the castle walls. Peace was found within.
The answer lies within. The project was completed within the budget. Stay within the designated area.
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- French:d'ici, à l'intérieur, ...
- German:innerhalb, innen, ...
- Italian:entro, all'interno, ...
- Spanish:dentro de, dentro, ...
- Portuguese:dentro de, dentro, ...
- Chinese:内, 内部, ...
- Japanese:以内に, 内部に, ...
- Arabic:خِلَال, في الداخل, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹךְ, בִּפְנִים, ...
- Russian:в течение, внутри, ...
- Ukrainian:протягом, всередині, ...
- Hindi:के भीतर, भीतर, ...
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