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