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Into

ˈɪntu
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In, Tot, Naar, In de richting van, In de loop van

Into meanings in Dutch

In

Example:
He walked into the room.
Hij liep de kamer in.
She jumped into the pool.
Ze sprong in het zwembad.
Usage: InformalContext: Physical movement towards the inside of a place or object.
Note: Often used to describe entering a physical space.

Tot

Example:
They were really into music.
Ze waren echt in muziek.
I am getting into painting lately.
Ik begin de laatste tijd in schilderen te raken.
Usage: InformalContext: Expressing interest or enthusiasm towards something.
Note: Commonly used in casual conversation to indicate a hobby or interest.

Naar

Example:
She turned into a beautiful butterfly.
Ze veranderde in een prachtige vlinder.
The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.
De rups veranderde in een vlinder.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Transformation or change from one state to another.
Note: Used in both literal and figurative contexts.

In de richting van

Example:
He dived into the ocean.
Hij dook in de oceaan.
She looked into the distance.
Ze keek in de verte.
Usage: InformalContext: Direction towards something.
Note: Can be used to indicate direction or focus.

In de loop van

Example:
We are getting into a new project next month.
We beginnen volgende maand aan een nieuw project.
He got into trouble for being late.
Hij kreeg problemen omdat hij te laat was.
Usage: InformalContext: Involvement in an activity or situation.
Note: Often used to describe engagement or participation.

Into's synonyms

In

In indicates movement or position within a space or place.
Example: She walked in the room.
Note: In can be used interchangeably with into in many cases, but it may imply a more static position rather than movement towards a destination.

Within

Within refers to being inside or contained by something.
Example: The answer lies within the text.
Note: Within typically implies a sense of containment or internal location rather than movement towards a destination.

To

To indicates movement towards a specific destination or goal.
Example: She went to the store.
Note: To is often used to indicate direction or purpose, whereas into emphasizes the action of entering or moving inside something.

Inside

Inside refers to being within the boundaries or confines of something.
Example: The keys are inside the drawer.
Note: Inside specifically denotes being within the interior of something, often emphasizing a physical or metaphorical containment.

Into expressions, common phrases

Get into

To become involved in or interested in something.
Example: I want to get into shape for the summer.
Note: The phrase 'get into' adds the sense of involvement or interest beyond just the physical act of going 'into' something.

Look into

To investigate or research something.
Example: I will look into the issue and get back to you.
Note: While 'into' indicates movement towards something, 'look into' implies examining or researching a topic or situation.

Run into

To encounter unexpectedly or by chance.
Example: I ran into an old friend at the store.
Note: The phrase 'run into' implies an unplanned or chance meeting, rather than actively seeking out the encounter.

Jump into

To start or engage in something quickly or eagerly.
Example: She jumped into the project without hesitation.
Note: While 'jump' implies a sudden or quick action, 'jump into' adds the sense of enthusiasm or eagerness to start something.

Dive into

To start examining or discussing something in depth.
Example: Let's dive into the details of the proposal.
Note: 'Dive into' suggests immersing oneself deeply in a topic or task, going beyond surface-level engagement.

Step into

To take on or assume a role or responsibility.
Example: She stepped into the role of team leader seamlessly.
Note: 'Step into' conveys the action of transitioning or moving into a new role or position, often implying a sense of taking over or assuming control.

Tap into

To access or make use of a resource or opportunity.
Example: The company tapped into a new market with their latest product.
Note: 'Tap into' implies utilizing or accessing something for one's benefit, often referring to making use of a potential opportunity or resource.

Fade into

To gradually blend into or transition to a different state.
Example: The music faded into silence as the performance ended.
Note: 'Fade into' suggests a gradual transition or merging into a different state, such as from sound to silence in this example.

Into everyday (slang) expressions

Be into

To be interested in or enthusiastic about something.
Example: I'm really into painting these days.
Note: It emphasizes a strong interest or passion compared to just 'like' or 'enjoy'.

Turn into

To change into or transform into something else.
Example: If you keep eating like this, you'll turn into a potato.
Note: It implies a humorous or exaggerated transformation compared to the literal meaning of 'become'.

Dig into

To start eating enthusiastically or with gusto.
Example: Let's dig into this delicious meal!
Note: It suggests a more casual and eager way of beginning a meal compared to just 'start eating'.

Tune into

To adjust a device to receive a particular broadcast or program.
Example: Make sure to tune into the radio station at 8 PM for the latest news.
Note: It specifically refers to adjusting a device to receive signals or broadcasts compared to just 'listen' or 'watch'.

Lean into

To embrace or support something fully, especially a challenging situation.
Example: We need to lean into this project if we want it to succeed.
Note: It implies actively supporting or embracing a situation compared to just 'support' or 'embrace'.

Sweat into

To wear an item of clothing until it becomes sweaty or dirty.
Example: I don't want to sweat into this shirt before the presentation.
Note: It implies becoming sweaty or dirty by wearing the clothing compared to just 'wear'.

Into - Examples

I am going into the store.
Ik ga de winkel in.
She jumped into the pool.
Zij sprong in het zwembad.
He turned his hobby into a career.
Hij heeft zijn hobby omgevormd tot een carrière.
They transformed the old building into a modern apartment complex.
Zij hebben het oude gebouw omgevormd tot een modern appartementencomplex.

Into grammar

Into - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: into
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Into Contains 2 syllables: in • to
Phonetic transcription: ˈin-(ˌ)tü
in to , ˈin (ˌ)tü (The red syllable is stressed)

Into - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Into: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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