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