within
Inside the space, time, or limits of something.
Inside the limits, boundaries, or extent of a place, area, time period, or range.
In a particular place or area.
In or inside a particular place, area, or range.
- Base: within
- Plural: withins
from within
1originating inside something
Starting or coming from inside something or someone.
- The changes came from within the company.
- She found strength from within to continue.
peace from within
1inner calm and harmony
A feeling of calmness that comes from inside you.
- Meditation helps you find peace from within.
- True happiness begins with peace from within.
within reach
1Close enough to touch/achieve
Close enough for you to touch or get.
- The remote control was within reach on the table.
- Victory is within reach if we work hard.
within reach
2close enough to reach or get
Close enough for you to touch or achieve.
- Keep dangerous tools within reach of adults only.
- Victory is now within reach.
within reason
1within sensible limits
Not going too far; in a fair or sensible way.
- You can borrow my car, within reason.
- I’ll help you as much as I can, within reason.
within reason
2acceptable and sensible limits
Allowed or possible but only up to a sensible limit.
- You can borrow the car anytime, within reason.
- We can negotiate the price, within reason.
within reason
3Within acceptable limits
As long as something stays fair, safe, or possible.
- You can borrow my car whenever you want, within reason.
- We encourage creativity, within reason, to keep projects on track.