Into
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪn.tuː/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Into is a preposition meaning To or towards the inside of.
Meaning
To or towards the inside of.
More Meanings
- To or towards the region of.
- Against, especially with force or violence.
- Indicates transition into another form or substance.
- Indicates division or the creation of subgroups or sections.
- After the start of.
- (colloquial) Interested in or attracted to.
- (mathematics) Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with "goes".
Example Sentences
Mary danced into the house.
Pour the wine into the decanter.
The eagle flew off into the wide blue sky.
We left the house and walked into the street.
Word Forms
- intiv
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