in
gb/ˈɪn/ us/ˈɪn/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
preposition
A1
relation
1
inside a space or area
Shows that something is inside a place or thing.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] in [a place/object]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' when talking about surfaces. Use 'in' for enclosed spaces and 'on' for surfaces.
Συνώνυμα
inside (More explicitly emphasizes being enclosed within something.)
Αντώνυμα
outside (Indicates being beyond the limits or boundaries of a place or object.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in the room
|in the box
|in the city
|in the bag
|in the water
Θέματα
daily life
|directions
|spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The keys are in the drawer.
- She waited in the car while he went inside.
- There are fish in the pond.
- He lives in New York City.
- The toys are in the box.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My phone is in my bag.
- The cat is in the house.
- There is milk in the glass.
- We are in the park.
- The shoes are in the closet.
preposition
A2
relation
2
part of a group or category
Shows that something is part of a group or category.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] in [a group/category]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'at' instead of 'in' when referring to membership; 'in' is correct for belonging to groups.
Συνώνυμα
among (Suggests being surrounded by or included with others, often more general than 'in'.)
Αντώνυμα
outside of (Shows not belonging to a group or category.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in the team
|in the class
|in the family
Θέματα
social
|classification
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He plays in a jazz band.
- She is in the debate club.
- There are five people in our family.
- He is in the top ten players of the league.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I am in class 5A.
- She is in my team.
- We are in the same group.
- My father is in the army.
preposition
A1
relation
3
during a period of time
Shows when something happens during a time period.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[event] in [time period]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' for dates; use 'in' for months, years, and longer periods, and 'on' for specific days.
Συνώνυμα
during (More formal; focuses on the whole time span.)
Αντώνυμα
outside of (Refers to events not occurring within a given time period.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in the morning
|in January
|in 2020
Θέματα
time
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- We will meet in the afternoon.
- She was born in May.
- It happened in the 19th century.
- I learned to swim in two weeks.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I go to school in the morning.
- He was born in June.
- We will travel in summer.
adjective
B1
property
4
fashionable or trendy now
Popular or liked by many people now.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'in' as an adjective with its prepositional uses; here it does not mean location but popularity.
Συνώνυμα
trendy (Informal; emphasizes being stylish and up-to-date.)
Αντώνυμα
out (Colloquial opposite meaning no longer fashionable.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the in thing
|very in right now
Θέματα
fashion
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- That style of jacket is really in this season.
- Short videos are very in at the moment.
- Minimalist design is definitely in now.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This music is very in now.
- That dress is in this year.
- Long hair is in again.
adverb
A1
relation
5
movement into a place
Shows going from outside to inside a place.
Συνώνυμα
inside (Also indicates enclosed position, but here focuses on direction of movement.)
Αντώνυμα
out (Indicates movement from inside to outside.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
come in
|go in
|bring in
Θέματα
movement
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Please come in and sit down.
- He walked in without knocking.
- Bring the boxes in from the car.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Come in, please.
- Go in and find your seat.
- Bring the bag in.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
in
IPA
GB/ˈɪn/
US/ˈɪn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: in
- Comparative: iner
- Superlative: inest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
in case of
1/ˈɪn kˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
if something happens/occurs
If a particular thing happens.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.