in
gb/ˈɪn/ us/ˈɪn/
A1
Inglese
~ 200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
preposition
A1
relation
1
inside a space or area
Shows that something is inside a place or thing.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] in [a place/object]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' when talking about surfaces. Use 'in' for enclosed spaces and 'on' for surfaces.
Sinonimi
inside (More explicitly emphasizes being enclosed within something.)
Contrari
outside (Indicates being beyond the limits or boundaries of a place or object.)
Collocazioni
in the room
|in the box
|in the city
|in the bag
|in the water
Temi
daily life
|directions
|spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] in [a group/category]
Errore comune:
Learners may use 'at' instead of 'in' when referring to membership; 'in' is correct for belonging to groups.
Sinonimi
among (Suggests being surrounded by or included with others, often more general than 'in'.)
Contrari
outside of (Shows not belonging to a group or category.)
Collocazioni
in the team
|in the class
|in the family
Temi
social
|classification
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[event] in [time period]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'in' with 'on' for dates; use 'in' for months, years, and longer periods, and 'on' for specific days.
Sinonimi
during (More formal; focuses on the whole time span.)
Contrari
outside of (Refers to events not occurring within a given time period.)
Collocazioni
in the morning
|in January
|in 2020
Temi
time
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- We will meet in the afternoon.
- She was born in May.
- It happened in the 19th century.
- I learned to swim in two weeks.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'in' as an adjective with its prepositional uses; here it does not mean location but popularity.
Sinonimi
trendy (Informal; emphasizes being stylish and up-to-date.)
Contrari
out (Colloquial opposite meaning no longer fashionable.)
Collocazioni
the in thing
|very in right now
Temi
fashion
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- That style of jacket is really in this season.
- Short videos are very in at the moment.
- Minimalist design is definitely in now.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sinonimi
inside (Also indicates enclosed position, but here focuses on direction of movement.)
Contrari
out (Indicates movement from inside to outside.)
Collocazioni
come in
|go in
|bring in
Temi
movement
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Please come in and sit down.
- He walked in without knocking.
- Bring the boxes in from the car.
Esempi per chi studia
- Come in, please.
- Go in and find your seat.
- Bring the bag in.
Grammatica
Forma base
in
IPA
GB/ˈɪn/
US/ˈɪn/
Sillabe e accento
in (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: in
- Comparative: iner
- Superlative: inest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
in case of
1/ˈɪn kˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
if something happens/occurs
If a particular thing happens.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.