Within Meaning and Definition

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Within

Within

Pronunciation

/wɪθɪn/

Part of Speech

Pronoun

Definition

A point or area located on the inside of something, or to be contained or confined within a particular space or boundary.

Examples

  • The book is within reach.
  • The town is within walking distance.

Synonyms

  • Inner
  • Internal

Antonyms

  • Outer
  • External

Etymology

The word “Within” originates from Old English “wīþin”, which means “on the inside”.

Usage Notes

Within is often used to indicate the internal location or boundary of something, such as being within a building, within a specific time frame, or within a particular range.

Cultural References

Within has been referenced in various movies and TV shows, such as “Within the Law” (1912), a silent film, and “Within” (2019), a sci-fi thriller.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • Within an inch of one’s life
  • Voice within

Related Words or Phrases

  • Outside
  • Boundary
  • Enclosure

Collocations

  • Within days
  • Within hours
  • Within minutes

Frequency of Use

Within is a commonly used word in everyday language, with an estimated frequency of 5.51 per million words.

Common Misspellings

  • Without
  • Withinn

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