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within.

In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

prep/wɪðˈɪn/General-American/wɪˈθɪn/General-American/wɪðˈɪn/Received-Pronunciation/wɪˈθɪn/Scotland
  1. In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

    within her studio
  2. In the scope or range of.

    within his hearing; her within five seconds of breaking the record; within an inch of falling overboard
  3. Before the specified duration ends.

    Leave here within three days.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

adv/wɪðˈɪn/General-American/wɪˈθɪn/General-American/wɪðˈɪn/Received-Pronunciation/wɪˈθɪn/Scotland
  1. In or into the interior; inside.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

adj/wɪðˈɪn/General-American/wɪˈθɪn/General-American/wɪðˈɪn/Received-Pronunciation/wɪˈθɪn/Scotland
  1. In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

    not-comparable
    the within appeal
Where this word comes from

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

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