within
adverb · adjective
Simple meaning
In or into the interior.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wihthinSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
wɪˈðɪn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In or into the interior; inside.
adjective
law
In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In or into the interior; inside.
Used this way, within is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul.
A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul.
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Synonyms
Sense: in or into the interior
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