What is the meaning of in?

noun

  • A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
  • A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite.
  • A state in midwestern United States.

adjective

  • Holding office.
    • usage: "the in party"
  • Directed or bound inward.
    • usage: "took the in bus"; "the in basket"
  • Currently fashionable.
    • usage: "the in thing to do"; "large shoulder pads are in"

adverb

  • To or toward the inside of.
    • usage: "come in"; "smash in the door"
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