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English
Most common English words: water « stood « large « #262: within » room » power » motherPronunciation
- (RP, US) IPA: /wɪˈðɪn/, SAMPA: /wI"DIn/
- (Scotland) IPA: /wɪˈθɪn/, SAMPA: /wI"TIn/
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Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: with‧in
Etymology
Old English wiþinnan. More at with- + in.
Preposition
within
- Indicates spatial enclosure or containment.
- 1908, Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows,
- The Rat […] lightly stepped into a little boat which the Mole had not observed. It was painted blue outside and white within, and was just the size for two animals; and the Mole's whole heart went out to it at once […] .
- 1908, Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows,
- Indicates figurative inclusion within the scope of.
- Before the specified duration ends.
- Leave here within three days.
Antonyms
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