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Synonyms & antonyms

within Synonyms & Antonyms

/wɪðˈɪn/

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Within as a Preposition

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.

Within as an Adverb

1

In or into the interior; inside.

Within as an Adjective

1

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

the within appeal

Within in a Sentence

within her studio

within his hearing;  her within five seconds of breaking the record;  within an inch of falling overboard

Leave here within three days.

I was repaid in full within the week.

the within appeal

Word Forms & Grammar

within

within (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Within

Origin of Within

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

Word Facts for Within

Part of speechpreposition, adverb, adjective
Pronunciation/wɪðˈɪn/
MeaningIn the inner part, spatially; physically inside