in
inside a space or area
Shows that something is inside a place or thing.
[someone/something] in [a place/object]
- 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.
- 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.
part of a group or category
Shows that something is part of a group or category.
[someone/something] in [a group/category]
- 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.
- I am in class 5A.
- She is in my team.
- We are in the same group.
- My father is in the army.
during a period of time
Shows when something happens during a time period.
[event] in [time period]
- We will meet in the afternoon.
- She was born in May.
- It happened in the 19th century.
- I learned to swim in two weeks.
- I go to school in the morning.
- He was born in June.
- We will travel in summer.
fashionable or trendy now
Popular or liked by many people now.
- That style of jacket is really in this season.
- Short videos are very in at the moment.
- Minimalist design is definitely in now.
- This music is very in now.
- That dress is in this year.
- Long hair is in again.
movement into a place
Shows going from outside to inside a place.
- Please come in and sit down.
- He walked in without knocking.
- Bring the boxes in from the car.
- Come in, please.
- Go in and find your seat.
- Bring the bag in.
- Base: in
- Comparative: iner
- Superlative: inest
in case of
1if something happens/occurs
If a particular thing happens.
- In case of fire, use the stairs, not the elevator.
- Call me in case of an emergency.
in charge of
1responsible for something/someone
Having control over something or someone; responsible for them.
- She is in charge of marketing at the company.
- Who is in charge of this project?
in advance
1before something happens
Before something happens or before you need it.
- 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
1Used to emphasize truth or add detail
Used to show what you are saying is true or to add surprising information.
- 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
2actually; really; indeed
Used to say what is really true, especially if different from what was said before.
- I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was easy.
- He looks young; in fact, he’s 50.
in trouble
1in a difficult situation
Having problems or being likely to be punished.
- 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.