Preposition Don't come in here with those muddy feet! drawn on the wall in crayon Adverb She went in and closed the door. I lost my keys and now I can't get in. The burglars broke in through the kitchen window. The pool is deep. Be careful not to fall in. The boss called us in for a conference. The fog was closing in fast. Get your orders in early! Is the train in yet? Adjective the in thing to do the in place to go It's what the in crowd is wearing this season. Noun When you're trying to get started in show business, it helps to have an in. They must have an in with the boss. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
The increase was the largest in a single day since July 18. Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2022 King Charles III previously reflected on the life and legacy of his late mother in a statement released by Buckingham Palace soon after the announcement of her passing. Jennifer Algoo, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022 The late monarch was buried together with her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year, the family said in a statement on its website. Joanna Sugden, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said in a statement. Pat Eaton-robb, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2022 The event will be in-person and allow people to attend virtually. Staff Reports, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 Prosecutors had relied on cellphone records that seemed to show Syed was in the vicinity of the park where Lee’s body was found. Julia Jester, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 Eight servings of the cozy stew can be on your table in less than an hour. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022 Both men were in the capital city of Nur-Sultan on Wednesday. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 19 Sep. 2022
Adverb
And look, this isn’t the easiest offense to just walk right in and learn. Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 Finish the dish with cut basil and black pepper. Bacon-and-Egg Muffins Recipe These cornmeal breakfast muffins have scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon strips baked right in. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022 Rodemaker used halftime to settle in, however, and shook off the rocky start. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 With confirmation that the report was ready to go, Smith jumped right in. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Fitting right in: Andrew coach Emily Connolly had to wait until sophomore MaTaia Lawson fully recovered from an ankle issue to see her play. Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Several of them are free to play and easy to download and jump right in! Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Only a day in, and there’s already been some memorable fashion moments at the shows. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 Senior Nick Usher stepped right in and helped to fight off the Raiders’ furious comeback attempt. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022
Adjective
First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. Follow reporter Todd Rosiak's in-game tweets below. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022 Riot Games has raised the price of its in-game currency, which can be exchanged for cosmetics and champions, by roughly ten percent globally. Shannon Liao, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Some companies test helmets to additional standards, whether through their in-house lab or third parties. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 19 Aug. 2022 Here’s why now is the ideal time to keep your in-demand skills and career-climbing prowess sharp. Laura Smythe, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 On Monday, Addison was able to leave the hospital and head to in-patient rehab, according to the Fight Like Addison Facebook page. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2022 My Rewards account through the chain’s mobile app and get a free small natural cut fry with your in-app purchase. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 13 July 2022 Huy Fong Foods, maker of the popular Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, said a shortage of chili peppers is limiting its ability to produce several of its in-demand sauces, including its Chili Garlic and Sambal Oelek. Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 June 2022 Choose from accommodations like swim-up suites and two-story villas, and start your Margaritaville stay with an exotic drink from your in-room refreshment center. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022
Noun
About two hours earlier, Northwest District patrol officers responded to a hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 For the cooks, there is a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and wet bar. Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 There are two walk-in closets and a bathroom with two vanities, a marble soaking tub and a separate marble shower with a steam feature. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The house is set on four acres of land and includes eight bedrooms—most notably, two primary suites with their own dens, walk-in closets and oversized bathrooms. David Kaufman, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 The family business has been receiving reservation calls for Saturday, but Crackers is walk-in only. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Intended as a multigenerational family retreat, the house will have an 11-person bunk room with two private bathrooms, two walk-in closets and a patio. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Jail records showed he was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of a parole violation along with the charges related to the home break-in. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 In 2020, the Google Analytics services were made even more efficient thanks to the ushering-in of Google Analytics 4, which opened the doors to cross-platform analysis and unified app and web analytics. Yec, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Preposition
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German in in, Latin in, Greek en
Prefix (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin; akin to Old English un-
Prefix (2)
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from in in, into
Noun suffix
French -ine, from Latin -īna, feminine of -īnus of or belonging to — more at -en
Noun combining form
sit-in
First Known Use
Preposition
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)