within

Definitions


[wɪˈðɪn], (Adposition)

Definitions:
- inside (something)
(e.g: the spread of fire within the building)

- not further off than (used with distances)
(e.g: he lives within a few miles of Oxford)

- occurring inside (a particular period of time)
(e.g: tickets were sold out within two hours)


Phrases:
- within doors

Origin:
late Old English withinnan ‘on the inside’


[wɪˈðɪn], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- inside; indoors
(e.g: enquire within)


Phrases:
- within doors

Origin:
late Old English withinnan ‘on the inside’




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