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IN

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj., prep.)

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There are 26 meanings of the word In.

How to pronounce in:

In - as a noun

A state in midwestern united states, with capital indianapolis

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hoosier stateind.indiana

A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inch9

A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atomic number 49indium9

In - as an adverb

To or toward the inside of

Example: "Come in"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inward10inwards11

In - as an adjective satellite

Holding office

Example: "The in party"

Directed or bound inward

Example: "Took the in bus"

Currently fashionable

Example: "The in thing to do"

In - as a verb

To enclose.

To take in; to harvest.

In - as an adjective

Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

Example: "Is mr. smith in?"

Located inside something.

Example: "Little by little i pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in."

(of the ball or other playing implement) falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

Example: "If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in."

Inserted or fitted into something.

Example: "I've discovered why the tv wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!"

Having been collected or received.

Example: "The replies to the questionnaires are now all in."

In fashion; popular.

Example: "Skirts are in this year."

Incoming.

Example: "The in train"

(of the sails of a vessel) furled or stowed.

Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

Example: "You can't get round the headland when the tide's in."

With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

Example: "In by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband"

Currently batting.

Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

Example: "He is very in with the joneses."

Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

Example: "I think that bird fancies you. you're in there, mate!"

In - as a preposition

Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

Into.

Example: "Less water gets in your boots this way."

Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.

Example: "In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment."

Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.

Example Sentences

"She is sitting in the car."
"The keys are in the drawer."
"He lives in New York."
"The cat is hiding in the closet."
"The book is in my backpack."
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Word Game Points

Is IN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, in is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IN has a SCRABBLE points total of 2.

Is IN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, in is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is IN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, in is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IN has a WORDFEUD points total of 2.

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