Looking for the meaning of the word WITHIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WITHIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Within
Speech Type: Preposition
Etymology:
late Old English withinnan ‘on the inside’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wɪðˈɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
inside (something)
Short Definition:inside
Examples:- the spread of fire within the building
Definition:
not further off than (used with distances)
Short Definition:not further off than
Examples:- he lives within a few miles of Oxford
Definition:
occurring inside (a particular period of time)
Short Definition:occurring inside
Examples:- tickets were sold out within two hours
- 33 per cent offended again within two years of being released
Word: Within
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wɪðˈɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
inside; indoors
Short Definition:inside
Examples:- enquire within
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