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Symbol
  1. 1

    Former ISO 639-1 language code for Indonesian.

Preposition
  1. 1

    Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or abstract limits. Contained by; inside.

    • The dog is in the kennel.
    • There were three pickles in a jar.
    • I like living in the city.
  2. 2

    Contained by; inside.

    • The dog is in the kennel.
    • There were three pickles in a jar.
  3. 3

    Within the bounds or limits of.

    • I like living in the city.
    • There are lots of trees in the park.
    • He sat in the chair.
  4. 4

    Surrounded by; among; amidst.

    • We are in the enemy camp.
    • Her plane is in the air.
    • Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!
  5. 5

    Wearing (an item of clothing).

    • I glanced over at the pretty girl in the red dress.
    • Who’s the blonde in the sunhat over there?
  6. 6

    Expressing abstract containment.

    • There wasn't much of interest in her speech.
    • He hasn't got an original idea in him.
  7. 7

    Part of; a member of; out of; from among.

    • You are one in a million.
    • She's in an orchestra.
  8. 8

    During (a period of time or event).

    • My birthday is in the first week of December.
    • Easter falls in the fourth lunar month.
    • The country reached a high level of prosperity in his first term.
  9. 9

    Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.

    • Will you be able to finish this in a week?
    • The massacre resulted in over 1000 deaths in three hours.
  10. 10

    At the end of (a period of time).

    • They said they would call us in a week.
  11. 11

    Participating in a field, activity or industry.

    • I've always worked in plastics.
    • She dabbles in Buddhism.
  12. 12

    Characterized by.

    • Many English nouns in -is form their plurals in -es, while those in kn- are pronounced just /n/-.
  13. 13

    As to enter; from outside to inside; into.

    • Less water gets in your boots this way.
    • She stood there looking in the window longingly.
    • Turn in to the second house on the left.
  14. 14

    As to enter a driveway, parking lot, etc.

    • Turn in to the second house on the left.
  15. 15

    By (doing something); indicating action causing an effect or achieving a purpose.

    • In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.
    • In trying to make amends, she actually made matters worse.
    • My aim in travelling there was to find my missing friend.
  16. 16

    Indicating an order or arrangement.

    • My fat rolls around in folds.
    • The planes flew over in waves.
    • Arrange the chairs in a circle.
Verb
  1. 1

    To enclose.

  2. 2

    To take in; to harvest.

Adverb
  1. 1

    At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.

    • Suddenly a strange man walked in.
    • Would you like that to take away or eat in?
    • He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.
  2. 2

    Towards the speaker or other reference point.

    • They flew in from London last night.
    • For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.
  3. 3

    So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

    • Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.
    • I was tired enough to snuggle in with the dogs on the couch and sleep there.
  4. 4

    After the beginning of something.

    • The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.
  5. 5

    Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

    • sing-in, pray-in, hug-in; see also be-in, love-in, sit-in, teach-in.
Noun
  1. 1

    A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

    • His parents got him an in with the company.
  2. 2

    One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

  3. 3

    The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

Adjective
  1. 1

    Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

    • Is Mr. Smith in?
  2. 2

    Located inside something.

    • Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.
    • The bullet is about five centimetres in.
  3. 3

    Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

    • If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.
  4. 4

    Inserted or fitted into something.

    • I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!
  5. 5

    Having been collected or received.

    • The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.
    • Our latest product is in!
  6. 6

    In stock, available in stores (particularly of a new item).

    • Our latest product is in!
  7. 7

    In fashion; popular.

    • Skirts are in this year.
  8. 8

    Incoming.

    • the in train
  9. 9

    Furled or stowed.

  10. 10

    Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

    • You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.
  11. 11

    With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

    • in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband
  12. 12

    Currently batting.

  13. 13

    Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

    • He is very in with the Joneses.
  14. 14

    Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

    • I need to keep in with the neighbours in case I ever need a favour from them.
    • I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!
  15. 15

    Burning; ablaze.

  16. 16

    Having used, consumed , or invested a certain amount.

    • I'm three drinks in right now.
    • I was 500 dollars in when the stock crashed.
Noun
  1. 1

    Abbreviation of inch or inches.

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