IN
Definition of IN
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A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
"His parents got him an in with the company."
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(chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
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The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
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To enclose.
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To take in; to harvest.
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Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
"Is Mr. Smith in?"
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Located inside something.
"Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in."
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(of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
"If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in."
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At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
"He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in."
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Towards the speaker or other reference point.
"For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out."
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So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
"Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in."
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Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
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Into.
"Less water gets in your boots this way."
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Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.
"In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment."
Source: Wiktionary
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