(of a series or film) Appearing in
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
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Expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
“The new batteries are now in the remote control, so there's no reason it shouldn't work.”
Expressing motion with the result of being within or surrounded by something
“Isaac was seen to get in the back of the cab.”
Expressing a period of time during which an event happens or a situation remains the case
“The fund has performed very well in the past.”
Expressing the length of time before a future event is expected to happen
“Tommy will start school in one and a half years.”
(of a series or film) Appearing in
“You may remember Troy McClure in nature films like Earwigs, Eww! and Man vs. Nature.”
Expressing the fact of being covered or submerged in
“I was drenched in sweat after my workout.”
For each or for every
“Perhaps only one in twenty of the city's adult residents have actually been born here.”
Via a source of entry
“The guests came in the door one by one.”
Related to, or having to do with
In or at a lower level than
In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place
Expressing movement with the result of being enclosed or surrounded
“My mother decided to walk in without knocking.”
At, or to, a place or time not far away
“Our men were in position as the invaders closed in.”
At one's home or place of work
“My neighbor was in at the time.”
(of the tide) Rising in level
“The tide came in and flooded the surrounding areas.”
Arrived at a particular location
“We'll have to hurry to the station before the train is in.”
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
Present at one's home or office
“My dad isn't in right now.”
Characteristic of a popular trend or style
“These pants were the in thing at the time.”
To be within the social circle of
“I was in with people of influence and was determined to make the most of it.”
Specially chosen as the best or most desirable
Under the influence of alcohol
Informed about the latest news or developments
Only a short distance away or apart in space or time
The power to influence a person or situation
“Her years of experience with the agency gives her a tremendous in as a lobbyist.”
Something that is currently fashionable
One who participates in an action or event
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