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within

Pronunciation: /wɪðˈɪn/

The English word “within” has 5 meanings listed here.

preposition

  1. In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.
  2. In the scope or range of.
  3. Before the specified duration ends.

adverb

  1. In or into the interior; inside.

adjective

  1. In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

Etymology

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

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