First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
into
preposition in·to \ˈin-(ˌ)tü, -tə\
: to or toward the inside of (something)
: in the direction of (something)
—used to describe hitting or touching something or someone
Full Definition of INTO
1
—used as a function word to indicate entry, introduction, insertion, superposition, or inclusion <came into the house> <enter into an alliance>
2
a : to the state, condition, or form of <got into trouble> b : to the occupation, action, or possession of <go into farming> c : involved with or interested in <into hard drugs> <into Latin epigrammatists>
3
—used as a function word to indicate a period of time or an extent of space part of which is passed or occupied <far into the night>
4
: in the direction of <looking into the sun>
5
: to a position of contact with : against <ran into a wall>
6
—used as a function word to indicate the dividend in division <dividing 3 into 6 gives 2>
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Origin of INTO
Middle English, from Old English intō, from 2in + tō to
INTO Defined for Kids
into
preposition in·to \ˈin-tə, -tü\
Definition of INTO for Kids
1
: to the inside of <I ran into the house.>
2
: to the state, condition, position, or form of <She got into mischief.> <Cut the cake into pieces.> <It slipped into place.>
3
: so as to hit : against <He ran into the wall.>
4
: in the direction of <Don't look into the sun.>
5
—used to indicate division <Two goes into six three times.>
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