in
gb/ˈɪn/ us/ˈɪn/
A1
English
~ 200
-ban/-ben, belül, tartozik, valaminek a tagja, alatt, divatos, felkapott, menő, be, -ba/-be, befelé
A1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] in [a place/object]
The keys are in the drawer.
A kulcsok a fiókban vannak.
She waited in the car while he went inside.
Az autóban várakozott, amíg ő bement.
There are fish in the pond.
He lives in New York City.
The toys are in the box.
Learner examples
My phone is in my bag.
A telefonom a táskámban van.
The cat is in the house.
A macska a házban van.
There is milk in the glass.
We are in the park.
The shoes are in the closet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' when talking about surfaces. Use 'in' for enclosed spaces and 'on' for surfaces.
Meaning
inside a space or area
Collocations
in the room
|in the box
|in the city
|in the bag
|in the water
Synonyms
inside (More explicitly emphasizes being enclosed within something.)
Antonyms
outside (Indicates being beyond the limits or boundaries of a place or object.)
Themes
daily life
|directions
|spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Shows that something is inside a place or thing.
Used to indicate that someone or something is within the limits or boundaries of a place, object, or area.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] in [a group/category]
He plays in a jazz band.
Egy jazzzenekarban játszik.
She is in the debate club.
Tagja a vitaklubnak.
There are five people in our family.
He is in the top ten players of the league.
Learner examples
I am in class 5A.
Az 5.A-ba járok.
She is in my team.
A csapatom tagja.
We are in the same group.
My father is in the army.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'at' instead of 'in' when referring to membership; 'in' is correct for belonging to groups.
Meaning
part of a group or category
Collocations
in the team
|in the class
|in the family
Synonyms
among (Suggests being surrounded by or included with others, often more general than 'in'.)
Antonyms
outside of (Shows not belonging to a group or category.)
Themes
social
|classification
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Shows that something is part of a group or category.
Used to show that someone or something belongs to a group, category, or class.
A1
3
Usage pattern:
[event] in [time period]
We will meet in the afternoon.
Délután találkozunk.
She was born in May.
Májusban született.
It happened in the 19th century.
I learned to swim in two weeks.
Learner examples
I go to school in the morning.
Reggel iskolába megyek.
He was born in June.
Júniusban született.
We will travel in summer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' for dates; use 'in' for months, years, and longer periods, and 'on' for specific days.
Meaning
during a period of time
Collocations
in the morning
|in January
|in 2020
Synonyms
during (More formal; focuses on the whole time span.)
Antonyms
outside of (Refers to events not occurring within a given time period.)
Themes
time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Shows when something happens during a time period.
Used to indicate that something happens within a certain period of time or at some point during it.
B1
4
That style of jacket is really in this season.
Az a dzsekifazon nagyon divatos ebben a szezonban.
Short videos are very in at the moment.
A rövid videók most nagyon felkapottak.
Minimalist design is definitely in now.
Learner examples
This music is very in now.
Ez a zene most nagyon menő.
That dress is in this year.
Az a ruha idén divatos.
Long hair is in again.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'in' as an adjective with its prepositional uses; here it does not mean location but popularity.
Meaning
fashionable or trendy now
Collocations
the in thing
|very in right now
Synonyms
trendy (Informal; emphasizes being stylish and up-to-date.)
Antonyms
out (Colloquial opposite meaning no longer fashionable.)
Themes
fashion
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Popular or liked by many people now.
Currently fashionable, popular, or accepted by many people.
A1
5
Please come in and sit down.
Kérem, jöjjön be, és üljön le.
He walked in without knocking.
Kopogás nélkül besétált.
Bring the boxes in from the car.
Learner examples
Come in, please.
Gyere be, kérlek.
Go in and find your seat.
Menj be, és keresd meg a helyedet.
Bring the bag in.
Meaning
movement into a place
Collocations
come in
|go in
|bring in
Synonyms
inside (Also indicates enclosed position, but here focuses on direction of movement.)
Antonyms
out (Indicates movement from inside to outside.)
Themes
movement
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Shows going from outside to inside a place.
Indicates movement from outside to inside a place or area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
in
IPA
GB/ˈɪn/
US/ˈɪn/
Syllables & stress
in (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: in
- Comparative: iner
- Superlative: inest
Word family
Expressions
in case of
1/ˈɪn kˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
if something happens/occurs
If a particular thing happens.
Examples
- In case of fire, use the stairs, not the elevator.
- Call me in case of an emergency.
in charge of
1/ˈɪn t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
responsible for something/someone
Having control over something or someone; responsible for them.
Examples
- She is in charge of marketing at the company.
- Who is in charge of this project?
in advance
1/ˈɪn ədvˈæns/
fixed phrase
before something happens
Before something happens or before you need it.
Examples
- You must pay for your ticket in advance.
- Please book your tickets in advance.
- We booked our hotel room well in advance.
- You should let me know in advance if you can't come.
in fact
1/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
Used to emphasize truth or add detail
Used to show what you are saying is true or to add surprising information.
Examples
- I thought the exam would be hard. In fact, it was quite easy.
- He seems quiet. In fact, he loves to talk once you know him.
in fact
2/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
actually; really; indeed
Used to say what is really true, especially if different from what was said before.
Examples
- I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was easy.
- He looks young; in fact, he’s 50.
in trouble
1/ˈɪn tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
in a difficult situation
Having problems or being likely to be punished.
Examples
- He knew he was in trouble when he saw his boss waiting.
- The hikers were in trouble when the storm hit.
- The company is in trouble financially.
- She's in trouble with her boss for missing the meeting.