in
Translation
in, inside, within
Examples
The cat is in the box.
The cat is in the box.
I will see you in an hour.
I will see you in an hour.
She is in a good mood.
She is in a good mood.
He works in finance.
He works in finance.
Grammar Patterns
in ((a place)) inside or to a position inside a particular area or object The cat is in the box.
in ((a period of time)) during a period of time I will see you in an hour.
in ((a state/condition)) used to show a state or condition She is in a good mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inside, within; Antonyms: out, outside
Etymology
From Old English `in`, from Proto-Germanic `*in`, from Proto-Indo-European root `*en` 'in'.
Memory Tips
Visualize something contained within the boundaries of a space, time, or state.