In

/ɪn/
preposition

Located inside or within a place or thing.

The keys are in the drawer.
Visual representation of "in" - Located inside or within a place or thing

Often appears as...

  • in the house
  • stay in
preposition

Used to indicate a state or condition.

I'm in a good mood today.
Visual representation of "in" - Used to indicate a state or condition

Often appears as...

  • in trouble
  • in pain
preposition

After a period of time.

We'll arrive in three hours.
Visual representation of "in" - After a period of time

Often appears as...

  • in a minute
  • in a while
preposition

During a particular time or period.

I was born in 1990.
Visual representation of "in" - During a particular time or period

Often appears as...

  • in the morning
  • in the summer
preposition

As a part of something.

There's a lot of sugar in these cookies.
Visual representation of "in" - As a part of something

Often appears as...

  • in a book
  • in a picture
preposition

Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by certain condition.

We're in the dark.
Visual representation of "in" - Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by certain condition

Often appears as...

  • in the dark
  • in the light
adverb

Direction or position towards the inside or centre of something.

Come in.
Visual representation of "in" - Direction or position towards the inside or centre of something

Often appears as...

  • go in
  • walk in
adverb

Present at one's home or office.

Is the boss in today?
Visual representation of "in" - Present at one's home or office

Often appears as...

  • i am in
  • he is in
adjective

Having the right qualities for something.

You're in for a treat.
Visual representation of "in" - Having the right qualities for something

Often appears as...

  • in for a surprise
  • in for a treat

Usage tips

Colloquial

adjective

Involved in a situation, especially something bad or dangerous.

You're in over your head.
Visual representation of "in" - involved in a situation, especially something bad or dangerous

Often appears as...

  • in too deep
  • in over one's head

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

preposition

Located inside or within a place or thing.

The keys are in the drawer.
Visual representation of "in" - Located inside or within a place or thing

Often appears as...

  • in the house
  • stay in
preposition

Used to indicate a state or condition.

I'm in a good mood today.
Visual representation of "in" - Used to indicate a state or condition

Often appears as...

  • in trouble
  • in pain
preposition

After a period of time.

We'll arrive in three hours.
Visual representation of "in" - After a period of time

Often appears as...

  • in a minute
  • in a while
preposition

During a particular time or period.

I was born in 1990.
Visual representation of "in" - During a particular time or period

Often appears as...

  • in the morning
  • in the summer
preposition

As a part of something.

There's a lot of sugar in these cookies.
Visual representation of "in" - As a part of something

Often appears as...

  • in a book
  • in a picture
preposition

Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by certain condition.

We're in the dark.
Visual representation of "in" - Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by certain condition

Often appears as...

  • in the dark
  • in the light
adverb

Direction or position towards the inside or centre of something.

Come in.
Visual representation of "in" - Direction or position towards the inside or centre of something

Often appears as...

  • go in
  • walk in
adverb

Present at one's home or office.

Is the boss in today?
Visual representation of "in" - Present at one's home or office

Often appears as...

  • i am in
  • he is in
adjective

Having the right qualities for something.

You're in for a treat.
Visual representation of "in" - Having the right qualities for something

Often appears as...

  • in for a surprise
  • in for a treat

Usage tips

Colloquial

adjective

Involved in a situation, especially something bad or dangerous.

You're in over your head.
Visual representation of "in" - involved in a situation, especially something bad or dangerous

Often appears as...

  • in too deep
  • in over one's head

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "in"
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Physical Container

Use 'in' to describe objects that are physically contained within a larger object.

Illustration for Physical Container
The milk is in the fridge.
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Geographical Locations

Use 'in' to talk about locations such as countries, cities, and towns.

Illustration for Geographical Locations
She lives in Spain.
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Physical Container

Use 'in' to describe objects that are physically contained within a larger object.

Illustration for Physical Container
The milk is in the fridge.
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Geographical Locations

Use 'in' to talk about locations such as countries, cities, and towns.

Illustration for Geographical Locations
She lives in Spain.
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Physical Container

Use 'in' to describe objects that are physically contained within a larger object.

Illustration for Physical Container
The milk is in the fridge.
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Geographical Locations

Use 'in' to talk about locations such as countries, cities, and towns.

Illustration for Geographical Locations
She lives in Spain.
Visual representation of the word "In"

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