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Abbreviations for American states
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adjective, adverb, preposition UK /ɪn/ In can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): The children are in the garden.They met in 1973. as an adverb (without a following noun): Come in and sit down. after the verb ‘to be’: ‘Is Philip in?’ ‘No, he’s gone out.’ as an adjective: It was the in thing to do. 1 used for showing where someone or something is 1a inside a container, room, building, vehicle etcHe had left his passport in his coat pocket. She’s downstairs in the sitting room. If convicted, Goldman faces 20 years in prison. There’s room for all of us in Dad’s car. Have you seen a bag with some tools in? Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1b within an area, city, or countryThe books are printed in Hong Kong. the largest stadium in the world Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1c at home, or at your officeMost evenings we stay in and watch television. I asked to speak to the manager but he wasn’t in. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1d within an object, space, or substanceWe noticed a crack in the wall. the bacteria in our drinking water in the air/in the sky/in space: There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was the astronauts’ first experience of living in space. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1e at a specific part of somethingFurther details can be found in Section 25. in the middle/centre: a new department store in the centre of London Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1f held or enclosed by somethingWhat’s that you’ve got in your hand? They lay together in each other’s arms. Synonyms and related words
Surrounded and surrounding inside surrounding enclosed 1g a ball that is in during a game such as tennis or basketball is within the area of play Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Basketball backboard basket basketball
2a into your home, room, or place of workI invited her in for a drink. 2b moving into a place or a spaceThe door was open so I just walked in. The water’s very deep – don’t fall in! The guards fired a few shots in the air. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement towards a place or person 2c looking or pointing into somethingLook in the top drawer of my desk. The dog stood motionless with its tail sticking straight up in the air.
3a used for saying that a train, bus, plane, or ship arrives somewhereWhat time does your flight get in? The train from Paddington was just pulling in. The ferry won’t be in for another hour. Synonyms and related words
Booking on and travelling by transport 3b arriving at your home or place of workWhat time did you get in last night? I’m going to be late, so don’t expect me in till after ten.
4 used for showing when something happens 4a during a particular period, year, month, or season, or during a part of the dayMel Gibson was born in 1956. In winter the lake freezes over. Let’s meet again in the morning, at around 9.30. The dance was popular in the 1920s. Synonyms and related words
During a particular period of time 4b at the end of a period of time in the futureThe exams are in six weeks’ time. Wait, I’ll be with you in a minute or two. Synonyms and related words
After another event or time 4c within a period of timeUnemployment has risen by over 15% in the past year. In the last few minutes we have received reports of an explosion on board an oil tanker. Ernie had suffered two heart attacks in the space of a week. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 4d used for saying how long it is since something last happenedI haven’t laughed so much in years. It was the president’s first public appearance in three months. 4e during the time that someone is involved in something, or is experiencing somethingOwen’s brother died in the war. I sometimes look back and think of all the things I’ve done in my life. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time
5 used for talking about numbers and amounts 5a used for saying how many units of money, weight, measurement etc make up a larger unitThere are 1000 kilograms in a tonne. 5b used for saying how big groups of people or things are when they do somethingLions often hunt in pairs. People began to arrive in twos and threes. 5c used for saying how common something is by showing it as a number in relation to the total numberOne in twelve of the adult population suffers from stress. 5d used for saying that a number is within a particular range, especially a temperature, a score, or someone’s agein the twenties/fifties/seventies etc: a hot summer’s day with temperatures in the upper 20s Most students got marks in the seventies or eighties. Damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars. in your teens/twenties/thirties etc: My daughter is in her mid-thirties now. 5e Britishused for showing something such as a rate of taxIncome tax now stands at 22 pence in the pound.
6 used for saying areas of activity 6a used for saying what organized activity someone does with other peopleBailey was in the long-distance cycle race. Leeds United fans took part in a massive street party. 6b used for saying what type of work someone doesShe’s a teacher and her husband works in publishing. 6c used for saying what area of work or activity you are talking aboutThere have been amazing advances in medical science. 6d used for saying what subject someone studiesa university degree in economics
7 used for describing a particular state, situation, or relationship 7a used for describing the state or condition of someone or somethingI’m sorry my room’s in such a mess. The army retreated in confusion. She wants to travel around the world while she’s still in good health. 7b used for saying what the situation is for someone or somethingKevin is in trouble again. Their lives were in danger. 7c used for describing the relationship between people and organizationsWe wanted to get married because we were very much in love. The United States will work in co-operation with her allies.
8 used for saying what someone is wearingShe looked so beautiful in her wedding dress. A man in a clown’s hat came and sat beside her. Synonyms and related words
Dressed and wearing clothes of a particular type arrayed in something attired bespectacled 9 used for saying what things change, increase, improve etcThere’s going to be a change in the weather. the recent rise in oil prices 10 used for talking about the way something is done 10a using a particular method or styleWe are trying to teach mathematics in a more interesting way. The houses are all built in the traditional style. 10b used for describing a particular type of behaviour or way of speakingShe called out to me in a loud voice. in tears (=crying): Some of the children were in tears. 10c using a particular languagein English/Spanish etc: Go on, say something in French. There are instructions in eight languages. Synonyms and related words
Speaking or translating other languages bilingual bilingualism code switching
11 used for describing ways of writing, drawing, or painting 11a used for stating what you use for writing, drawing, or paintingin ink/pencil/chalk/oils etc: a short note written in pencil There were artists painting in oils and watercolours. 11b using a particular type or style of writingWrite your name and address in capital letters. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe writing or speech style articulate be couched in something chatty
12 used for saying what group someone or something is part ofKenny’s been in the Boy Scouts since he was eight. She has a number of Picasso’s paintings in her private collection. 13 used for describing how things are arranged 13a arranged in a way that forms a particular shape or patternWe all sat round in a circle. The vines are planted out in straight rows. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe patterns and arrangements broken candy-striped checked 13b arranged according to a particular orderThe names are listed in alphabetical order.
14 used for saying what colour decorations, clothes etc areThe girls were all dressed in white. Are these curtains available in green? Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colours ablaze a riot of something bleached 15 affected by a particular type of weatherHave you been waiting outside in the rain? Flags were fluttering in the breeze. Synonyms and related words
General words for climate and the weather 16 used for mentioning the book, film etc where someone/something appears 16a used for mentioning a story, play, film etc where a character or event appears or happensMr Micawber is one of the best-loved characters in English literature. The disaster is vividly recalled in James Cameron’s film Titanic. 16b used for mentioning a film or play where an actor appearsDebbie Reynolds co-starred with Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain. Who’s in the new movie with Brad Pitt? Synonyms and related words
Relating to theatre and acting acting amateur dramatics dark 16c used for mentioning a book, newspaper etc where you can read or see somethingI saw the house advertised in the local paper.
17 used for saying what aspect of someone or something you are referring toShe’s so selfish in her attitude to other people. The words are similar but there is a difference in meaning. 18 written or drawn where something is neededFill in your name and address at the top of the form. I typed in my password and my email address. The children were busy colouring in the maps they had drawn. 19 used for describing someone’s feelings when they do somethingShe spoke more in disappointment than in anger. In my enthusiasm I quite forgot Dr Ziegler’s warning. 20 given or sent to someone or received by someoneHomework must be handed in tomorrow morning. Have you sent in your application form? I shall collect your books in at the end of the lesson. be in (=be received): Tax forms must be in by the end of September. 21 used for saying what product, food, or drink contains a particular substanceThere is a lot of fat in cheese and butter. Do you take milk in your tea? 22 used for saying that something is available in a shopSmoked salmon? We’ll have some in on Thursday. Synonyms and related words
Available to buy for sale out on the open market 23 Britisha player or team that is in during a game of cricket is batting Synonyms and related words 24 used for saying the person or thing that has the qualities needed for a particular job or situationIn Nelson Mandela the people had a leader that they could respect and admire. 25 if a politician or a political party is in, they have been electedWe hope things will get better now the Tories are in. get in (=be elected): The Labour candidate got back in with an increased majority. Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system alternative vote AV ballot rigging 26 something that is in is fashionablePale colours are definitely in this summer. the in thing (to do): We used to go to boring cocktail parties just because it was the in thing to do. Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date modern contemporary advanced 27 if the tide is in or comes in, the sea has reached or is reaching its highest level on the land Synonyms and related words 28 used for saying that something breaks or falls inwardsThey kicked the door in and charged through. The roof caved in and buried all of them. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location
be in at something be in for something be in on something day in day out/week in week out etc in doing something in length/width/height/area etc in that in their hundreds/thousands/millions roll/flood/pour in in
adjective, adverb, preposition US /ɪn/ In can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): The children are in the back yard.They met in 1973. as an adverb (without a following noun): Come in and sit down. after the verb “to be”: “Is Philip in?” “No, he’s gone out.” as an adjective: It was the in thing to do. 1 used for showing where someone or something is 1a inside a container, room, building, vehicle, etc.He had left his passport in his coat pocket. She’s downstairs in the living room. If convicted, Goldman faces 20 years in prison. There’s room for all of us in Dad’s car. Have you seen a bag with some tools in it? Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1b within an area, city, or countryThe books are printed in Hong Kong. the largest stadium in the world Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1c at home, or at your officeI asked to speak to the manager but he wasn’t in. Most evenings we stay in and watch television. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1d within an object, space, or substanceWe noticed a crack in the wall. the bacteria in our drinking water in the air/in the sky/in space: There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was the astronauts’ first experience living in space. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1e at a specific part of somethingFurther details can be found in Section 25. in the middle/center: a new department store in the center of the city Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1f held or enclosed by somethingWhat’s that you’ve got in your hand? They lay together in each other’s arms. Synonyms and related words
Surrounded and surrounding inside surrounding enclosed 1g a ball that is in during a game such as tennis or basketball is within the area of play Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Basketball backboard basket basketball
2a moving into a place or a spaceThe door was open so I just walked in. The water’s very deep – don’t fall in! The guards fired a few shots in the air. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement towards a place or person 2b into your home, room, or place of workI invited her in for a drink. 2c looking or pointing into somethingLook in the top drawer of my desk. The dog stood motionless with its tail sticking straight up in the air.
3a used for saying that a train, bus, airplane, or ship arrives somewhereWhat time does your flight get in? The train from Rochester was just pulling in. The ferry won’t be in for another hour. Synonyms and related words
Booking on and traveling by transport 3b arriving at your home or place of workI’m going to be late, so don’t expect me in till after ten. What time did you get in last night?
4 used for showing when something happens 4a during a particular period, year, month, or season, or during a part of the dayMel Gibson was born in 1956. In the winter the lake freezes over. Let’s meet again in the morning, at around 9:30. The dance was popular in the 1920s. Synonyms and related words
During a particular period of time 4b at the end of a period of time in the futureThe exams are in six weeks. Wait, I’ll be with you in a minute or two. Synonyms and related words
After another event or time 4c within a period of timeUnemployment has risen by over 15% in the past year. In the last few minutes we have received reports of an explosion on board an oil tanker. Ernie had suffered two heart attacks in the space of a week. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 4d used for saying how long it is since something last happenedI haven’t laughed so much in years. It was the president’s first public appearance in three months. 4e during the time that someone is involved in something, or is experiencing somethingOwen’s brother died in the war. I sometimes look back and think of all the things I’ve done in my life. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time
5 used for talking about numbers and amounts 5a used for saying how many units of money, weight, measurement, etc. make up a larger unitThere are 2,000 pounds in a ton. 5b used for saying how big groups of people or things are when they do somethingLions often hunt in pairs. People began to arrive in twos and threes. 5c used for saying how common something is by showing it as a number in relation to the total numberOne in twelve of the adult population suffers from stress. 5d used for saying that a number is within a particular range, especially a temperature, a score, or someone’s agein the twenties/fifties/seventies etc.: a hot summer’s day with temperatures in the high 80s Most students scored in the seventies or eighties. Damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars. in your teens/twenties/thirties etc.: My daughter is in her mid-thirties now.
6 used for saying areas of activity 6a used for saying what organized activity someone does with other peopleBailey was in the long-distance bicycle race. The whole city took part in the post-game celebrations. 6b used for saying what type of work someone doesShe’s a teacher and her husband works in publishing. 6c used for saying what area of work or activity you are talking aboutThere have been amazing advances in medical science. 6d used for saying what subject someone studiesa university degree in economics
7 used for describing a particular state, situation, or relationship 7a used for describing the state or condition of someone or somethingI’m sorry my room’s in such a mess. The army retreated in confusion. She wants to travel around the world while she’s still in good health. 7b used for saying what the situation is for someone or somethingKevin is in trouble again. Their lives were in danger. 7c used for describing the relationship between people and organizationsWe wanted to get married because we were very much in love. The United States will work in co-operation with its allies.
8 used for saying what someone is wearingShe looked so beautiful in her wedding dress. A man in a clown’s hat came and sat beside her. Synonyms and related words
Dressed and wearing clothes of a particular type arrayed in something attired bespectacled 9 used for saying what things change, increase, improve, etc.There’s going to be a change in the weather. the recent rise in oil prices 10 used for talking about the way something is done 10a using a particular method or styleWe are trying to teach mathematics in a more interesting way. The houses are all built in the traditional style. 10b used for describing a particular type of behavior or way of speakingShe called out to me in a loud voice. in tears (=crying): Some of the children were in tears. 10c using a particular languagein English/Spanish etc.: Go on, say something in French. There are instructions in eight languages. Synonyms and related words
Speaking or translating other languages
11 used for describing ways of writing, drawing, or painting 11a used for stating what you use for writing, drawing, or paintingThere were artists painting in oils and watercolors. in ink/pencil/chalk/oils etc.: a short note written in pencil 11b using a particular type or style of writingWrite your name and address in capital letters. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe writing or speech style articulate be couched in something chatty
12 written or drawn where something is neededFill in your name and address at the top of the form. I typed in my password and my e-mail address. The children were busy coloring in the maps they had drawn. 13 used for saying what group someone or something is part ofKenny’s been in the Boy Scouts since he was eight. She has a number of Picasso’s paintings in her private collection. 14 used for mentioning the book, movie, etc. where someone/something appears 14a used for mentioning a movie or play where an actor appearsDebbie Reynolds co-starred with Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain. Who’s in the new movie with Brad Pitt? Synonyms and related words
Relating to theater and acting 14b used for mentioning a book, newspaper, etc. where you can read or see somethingI saw the house advertised in the local paper. 14c used for mentioning a story, play, movie, etc. where a character or event appears or happensMr. Micawber is one of the best-loved characters in English literature. The disaster is vividly recalled in James Cameron’s movie Titanic.
15 used for saying what product, food, or drink contains a particular substanceThere is a lot of fat in cheese and butter. Do you take sugar in your coffee? 16 used for saying what aspect of someone or something you are referring toThe words are similar but there is a difference in meaning. She’s so selfish in her attitude toward other people. 17 used for describing how things are arranged 17a arranged in a way that forms a particular shape or patternWe all sat around in a circle. The trees are planted in straight rows. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe patterns and arrangements broken candy-striped checked 17b arranged according to a particular orderThe names are listed in alphabetical order.
18 used for saying that something is available in a storeSmoked salmon? We’ll have some in on Thursday. Synonyms and related words
Available to buy for sale out on the open market 19 used for saying that something breaks or falls inwardThe roof caved in and buried all of them. They kicked the door in and charged through. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 20 affected by a particular type of weatherHave you been waiting outside in the rain? Flags were fluttering in the breeze. Synonyms and related words
General words for climate and the weather 21 used for saying what color decorations, clothes, etc. areThe girls were all dressed in white. Are these curtains available in green? Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colors ablaze a riot of something bleached 22 used for describing someone’s feelings when they do somethingShe spoke more in disappointment than in anger. In my enthusiasm I completely forgot Dr. Ziegler’s warning. 23 given or sent to someone or received by someoneHomework must be handed in tomorrow morning. Have you sent in your application form? be in (=be received): Changes to the proposal must be in by April 15th. 24 something that is in is fashionablePale colors are definitely in this summer. the in thing (to do): We used to go to boring cocktail parties just because it was the in thing to do. Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date modern contemporary advanced 25 used for saying the person or thing that has the qualities needed for a particular job or situationIn Nelson Mandela the people had a leader that they could respect and admire. 26 if the tide is in or comes in, the ocean has reached or is reaching its highest level on the land Synonyms and related words 27 if a politician or a political party is in, they have been electedWe hope things will get better now the Democrats are in. get in (=be elected): The Conservatives got back in with an increased majority. Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system advance poll alternative vote AV
be in at something be in for something be in on something day in day out/week in week out etc. in doing something in length/width/height/area etc. in that in their hundreds/thousands/millions roll/flood/pour in innoun singular spoken UK /ɪn/ 1 a way to achieve somethingThe job itself is deadly boring, but it’s an in to a career in publishing. Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
innoun singular spoken US /ɪn/ 1 a way to achieve somethingThe job itself is really boring, but it’s an in to a career in publishing. Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
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