in
preposition (PART) /ɪn/Definition
A2 forming a part of something: He used to be the lead singer in a rock 'n' roll band. There are too many spelling mistakes in this essay. I've been waiting in this queue for ages. What do you look for in a relationship? I can see a future champion in Joely (= I think that Joely might become a champion). Talent like hers is rare in someone so young.In and at
(Definition of in preposition (PART) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- at preposition (PLACE)
- en- prefix
- from within idiom
- in adverb (FROM OUTSIDE)
- in adverb (SPORT)
- in preposition (ARRANGEMENT)
- in preposition (INSIDE)
- in the depth(s) of somewhere idiom
- in your tracks idiom
- in-house adjective, adverb
- inner adjective
- inner circle noun
- innermost adjective
- inside noun
- interior adjective
- internal adjective
- intra- prefix
- therein adverb
- wherein adverb, conjunction
- within preposition, adverb
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