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into

/ˈɪntə/

[/ˈɪntə/]

to the inside of

Beginnerpreposition

Definition

Moving to a position inside or within something.

Example

She jumped into the pool.

She jumped into the pool.

Etymology

Formed from 'in' plus 'to' in Old English.

How & Where It’s Used

Shows movement and change, unlike static 'in'.

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