English · Daily Life
in
/ɪn/
[/ɪn/]
inside; within
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Used to show that something is inside or surrounded by something else.
Example
The keys are in the drawer.
The keys are in the drawer.
Etymology
From Old English 'in', one of the oldest English prepositions.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for enclosed spaces, months, years, and cities.