Meaning & Definition of In in English
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In
/ɪn/
noun
1. A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
synonym:
- inch,
- in
2. A rare soft silvery metallic element
- Occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
synonym:
- indium,
- In,
- atomic number 49
3. A state in midwestern united states
synonym:
- Indiana,
- Hoosier State,
- IN
adjective
1. Holding office
- "The in party"
synonym:
- in(p)
2. Directed or bound inward
- "Took the in bus"
- "The in basket"
synonym:
- in(a)
3. Currently fashionable
- "The in thing to do"
- "Large shoulder pads are in"
synonym:
- in
adverb
1. To or toward the inside of
- "Come in"
- "Smash in the door"
synonym:
- in,
- inwards,
- inward
Examples of using
I was in the train for twelve hours.
Don't you find it unpleasant walking in the rain?
All governments will have to cooperate in this matter.