in

[US]/ɪn/
[UK]/ɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

prep. inside of; engaged in; according to
adv. entering; inside a building; fashionable
adj. located inside; stylish
n. a person in power; someone who is knowledgeable; an insider

Phrases & Collocations

in addition

in conclusion

in comparison

in particular

in vain

Example Sentences

She is currently studying in the library.

He works in a hospital as a nurse.

The cat is hiding in the closet.

They live in a small apartment in the city.

I usually go for a walk in the park.

The keys are in the drawer.

She is interested in learning Chinese.

The children are playing in the garden.

He excels in playing the piano.

They are meeting in the conference room.

Real-world Examples

Come in. Come in. Good to see you again.

Source: Downton Abbey Detailed Analysis

Rub a little in morning and night.

Source: Downton Abbey Detailed Analysis

" And start stretching it in all the possible directions that you can."

Source: VOA Special March 2015 Collection

In addition, the Qing Dynasty had to pay a huge ransom in cash.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The Truth about Diaoyu Islands"

Two bombs have killed dozens in Nigeria.

Source: AP Listening August 2015 Collection

In exchange, Iran will halt nuclear enrichment above five percent in purity.

Source: CRI Online November 2013 Collection

Meaning, that it is still in this caution zone, ”

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

Boxer was first elected to the house in 1982.

Source: AP Listening Collection February 2015

In summer, the rivers no longer flow.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

But there are winners and losers in the new program.

Source: VOA Standard English_Life

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