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