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1within

adverb with·in \wi-ˈthin, -ˈthin\

: inside something

: in someone's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.

Full Definition of WITHIN

1
:  in or into the interior :  inside
2
:  in one's inner thought, disposition, or character :  inwardly <search within for a creative impulse — Kingman Brewster †1988>
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Origin of WITHIN

Middle English withinne, from Old English withinnan, from with + innan inwardly, within, from in
First Known Use: before 12th century

2within

preposition

: inside (a certain area or space)

: inside (a group, company, society, etc.)

: before the end of (a particular period of time)

Full Definition of WITHIN

1
—used as a function word to indicate enclosure or containment
2
—used as a function word to indicate situation or circumstance in the limits or compass of: as
a :  before the end of <gone within a week>
b (1) :  not beyond the quantity, degree, or limitations of <live within your income>
(2) :  in or into the scope or sphere of <within the jurisdiction of the state> (3) :  in or into the range of <within reach> <within sight> (4) —used as a function word to indicate a specified difference or margin <came within two points of a perfect mark> <within a mile of the town>
3
:  to the inside of :  into <sunk the sea within the earth — Shakespeare>

First Known Use of WITHIN

12th century

3within

noun

Definition of WITHIN

:  an inner place or area <revolt from within>

First Known Use of WITHIN

15th century

4within

adjective

Definition of WITHIN

:  being inside :  enclosed <the within indictment>

First Known Use of WITHIN

1748
WITHIN Defined for Kids

1within

adverb with·in \with-ˈin, with-\

Definition of WITHIN for Kids

:  2inside <Sounds came from within.>

2within

preposition

Definition of WITHIN for Kids

1
:  4inside 1 <Stay within the house.>
2
:  not beyond the limits of <You should live within your income.>
3
:  before the end of <I'll be there within a week.>

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