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preposition strongUK /ˈɪntuː/ weakUK /ˈɪntə/ 1 used for showing movement 1a entering a place, building, or vehicleHundreds of athletes marched into the stadium for the opening ceremony. She got into her car and drove away. I wandered into the hotel bar and ordered a drink. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1b going inside a container or an empty spaceSlipping his hand into his coat pocket, he felt for his keys. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1c going through the surface towards the deeper part of somethingThey marched wearily, their boots sinking into the mud. The nurse plunged a needle into my arm. Kate scrambled to her feet and dived into the water. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1d moving towards something and hitting itTheir car had crashed into a tree. He was so angry he slammed his fist into the wall. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement towards a place or person 1e arriving somewhereOur flight gets into Boston at around 7.30. What time did you get into work? Synonyms and related words
2 used for stating what place a road, path, entrance etc leads toIs there another way into the building? There’s flooding on all the roads into the city. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 3 used for stating the direction in which someone or something looks, faces, or pointsShe was gazing into the mirror. Again, can I remind you to speak into the microphone? Synonyms and related words
Behind or in front of something or someone 4 used for stating the result of a change 4a used for stating what someone or something becomes after a changeJemma had grown into a beautiful woman. Our argument was gradually turning into a full-scale battle. Freezing temperatures have transformed the lake into a skating rink. Roll the dough into a ball. Synonyms and related words 4b used for stating what physical or emotional state someone starts to be inShe fell into a deep sleep. It’s no use getting into a panic, we must keep calm. Synonyms and related words 4c used for stating what language something is translated toHer stories have been translated into more than 30 languages. Synonyms and related words
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5 starting to be involved in something 5a used for stating what bad situation someone starts to become involved inMany students have fallen into debt by the time they graduate. It was you who got us into this mess in the first place. I hope we don’t run into any problems. She always manages to get into trouble. Synonyms and related words 5b starting to take part in an activity or type of workAmy threw herself into the work with great enthusiasm. He’ll probably go into business with his father (=start a company with him). Ted is trying to get into the financial industry (=get a job in it). Synonyms and related words
6 used for stating what you are trying to find out aboutI promise to look into the matter. the investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence Synonyms and related words 7 used for stating what clothes you put onYou’d better change into some warm clothes. Sophie was still trying to get into her wet suit. Synonyms and related words
To put on or be wearing clothes and to dress other people 8 used for stating what someone persuades or forces you to doHe talked us into buying a new washing machine. Reservists are being pressed into service to help clean up after the storm. Synonyms and related words 9 used for stating what substance another substance gets mixed withHow did mercury get into the water supply? Stir a little cream into the sauce. Synonyms and related words 10 used for stating what group or organization someone becomes a member ofShe should never have married into the Royal Family. You have to pass the examinations to get into university. You need to be recommended by a member to get into the club. Synonyms and related words 11 used for saying that something continues for a long time and ends part of the way through a later periodThey went on working late into the night. Matthews was still playing first class football well into his forties. Synonyms and related words
General prepositions of time 12 informalused for stating what activity or subject someone is interested in and enjoysSuddenly she’s into yoga and things like that. At first I didn’t really like painting, but now I’ve really got into it. Synonyms and related words 13 used for stating how something is dividedThe 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four. They divided the country into four regions. Break the chocolate into pieces. Synonyms and related words 13a used when dividing one number by another Synonyms and related words
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preposition strongUS /ˈɪntu/ weakUS /ˈɪntə/ 1 used for showing movement 1a entering a place, building, or vehicleShe got into her car and drove away. Hundreds of athletes marched into the stadium for the opening ceremony. I wandered into the hotel bar and ordered a drink. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1b going inside a container or an empty spaceSlipping his hand into his coat pocket, he felt for his keys. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1c going through the surface toward the deeper part of somethingThe nurse plunged a needle into my arm. Kate scrambled to her feet and dived into the water. They marched wearily, their boots sinking into the mud. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 1d moving toward something and hitting itTheir car had crashed into a tree. He was so angry he slammed his fist into the wall. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement towards a place or person 1e arriving somewhereOur flight gets into Boston at around 7:30. What time did you get into work? Synonyms and related words
2 used for stating what place a road, path, entrance, etc. leads toIs there another way into the building? There’s flooding on all the roads into the city. Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building 3 used for stating the direction in which someone or something looks, faces, or pointsShe was gazing into the mirror. Can you speak into the microphone? Synonyms and related words
Behind or in front of something or someone 4 used for stating the result of a change 4a used for stating what someone or something becomes after a changeJulie had grown into a beautiful woman. Our argument was gradually turning into a full-scale battle. Freezing temperatures have transformed the lake into a skating rink. Roll the dough into a ball. Synonyms and related words 4b used for stating what physical or emotional state someone starts to be inThe plane suddenly lost altitude, throwing the passengers into a panic. She fell into a deep sleep. Synonyms and related words 4c used for stating what language something is translated toHer stories have been translated into more than 30 languages. Synonyms and related words
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5 starting to be involved in something 5a used for stating what bad situation someone starts to become involved inMany students have gotten into debt by the time they graduate. It was you who got us into this mess in the first place. I hope we don’t run into any problems. She always manages to get into trouble. Synonyms and related words 5b starting to take part in an activity or type of workAmy threw herself into the work with enthusiasm. He’ll probably go into business with his father (=start a company with him). Ted is trying to get into the financial industry (=get a job in it). Synonyms and related words
6 used for stating what you are trying to find out aboutI promise to look into the matter. the investigation into official misconduct Synonyms and related words 7 used for stating what someone persuades or forces you to doHe talked us into buying a new washing machine. Reservists are being pressed into service to help clean up after the storm. Synonyms and related words 8 used for stating what substance another substance gets mixed withHow did mercury get into the water supply? Stir a little cream into the sauce. Synonyms and related words 9 used for stating what group or organization someone becomes a member ofShe should never have married into that family. You have to have outstanding SAT scores to get into a top college. Synonyms and related words 10 used for stating what clothes you put onYou’d better change into some warm clothes. Sophie was still trying to get into her wetsuit. Synonyms and related words
To put on or be wearing clothes and to dress other people 11 used for saying that something continues for a long time and ends part of the way through a later periodThey went on working late into the night. Matt was still playing league baseball well into his forties. Synonyms and related words
General prepositions of time 12 informalused for stating what activity or subject someone is interested in and enjoysSuddenly she’s into yoga and things like that. At first I didn’t really like painting, but now I’ve really gotten into it. Synonyms and related words 13 used for stating how something is dividedThe 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four. They divided the country into four regions. Break the chocolate into pieces. Synonyms and related words 13a used when dividing one number by another Synonyms and related words
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