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within

[with-in, with-] / wɪðˈɪn, wɪθ- /
PREPOSITION
inside of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in inside
STRONG
enclosed by surrounded by
ADVERB
in/into the interior part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in indoors inside
STRONG
within doors within walls
WEAK
not outside not over
Antonyms
WEAK
outside
ADVERB
on the inside
Synonyms
STRONGEST
internally inwardly
STRONG
at heart deep down

Example Sentences

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“I got lucky with this one,” as the bucket sold out within the hour, he told The Times by phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Indeed, police say that Ortiz and Hatley resumed their relationship after Cynthia’s death but that it ended again within six months.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In-house dining services provided by the eatery are also available to those living within the building.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

As Christians prepare to observe Easter, remarks from Paula White — a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump — are drawing sharp criticism, including from within Christian communities.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Without shelter, he would surely freeze, but protection from the terrible cold lay within the home of some frightful creature.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.