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Within

//wɪðˈɪn// adj, adv, prep

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the context of which the present document or ruling is made. not-comparable

    "the within appeal"

Adverb
  1. 1
    In or into the interior; inside. not-comparable

    "If you would hear it with all these about you, I am ready to speak. Or do we go within?"

Adverb
  1. 1
    on the inside wordnet
Preposition
  1. 1
    In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

    "within her studio"

  2. 2
    In the scope or range of.

    "within his hearing; her within five seconds of breaking the record; within an inch of falling overboard"

  3. 3
    Before the specified duration ends.

    "Leave here within three days."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

Etymology 2

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

Etymology 3

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

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