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Within Definition

within

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English

Most common English words: water « stood « large « #262: within » room » power » mother

Pronunciation

Etymology

Old English wiþinnan. More at with- +‎ in.

Preposition

within

  1. 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 […] .
  2. Indicates figurative inclusion within the scope of.
  3. Before the specified duration ends.
    Leave here within three days.

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