in

IPA: ɪn

Root Word: IN

noun

  • internegative; a type of film stock, most commonly used regarding 35mm motion picture negative
  • A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
  • (chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
  • (sports) The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
  • A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.
  • Abbreviation of Indiana, a state of the United States of America. [A placename]
  • (biochemistry) Abbreviation of integrase. [(biochemistry) Any enzyme that integrates viral DNA into that of an infected cell]
  • Abbreviation of inch; inches. [An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, roughly the width of a thumb.]

verb

  • (obsolete, transitive) To enclose.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To take in; to harvest.

adjective

  • (not comparable) Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
  • (not comparable) Located inside something.
  • (sports, of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
  • Inserted or fitted into something.
  • Having been collected or received.
  • In fashion; popular.
  • Incoming.
  • (nautical, of the sails of a vessel) Furled or stowed.
  • Of the tide, at or near its highest level.
  • (law) With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin
  • (cricket) Currently batting.
  • Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.
  • (informal) Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.
  • (of fire or fuel) (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) Burning; ablaze.
  • Having used, consumed , or invested a certain amount.

adverb

  • At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
  • Towards the speaker or other reference point.
  • So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
  • After the beginning of something.
  • (in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.
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