within

Meanings

• preposition

  Located on the inside of something.

  - "The book is within the bag."
  - "The treasure is hidden within the cave."

• adjective

  Belonging or related to the inside.

  - "The within walls of the castle were adorned with precious jewels."
  - "The within workings of a machine are complex."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɪðˈɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

outside , outwith , without

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with within
winnin' , kinning , thinnin'

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Variants

List of all variants of within that leads to same result
within , withins , within a whisker of , within budget , within easy reach , within (easy) reach of , within easy reach of , within reach of , within hearing , within hearing distance , within limits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'witin' or 'witan' meaning 'knowing, aware' or 'inside, inward'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'within' is often used in legal and technical contexts to refer to a specific area or space, such as 'within the jurisdiction of a court' or 'within the limits of a patent claim'.

2. The term 'within' is also used in mathematics to refer to the set of values that satisfy a given condition, such as 'the set of solutions within the interval [a, b]'.

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Related Concepts

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1. inside: Synonym of 'within'. Refers to the enclosed or internal area or space.

2. interior: Related to the inside or inner part of something. Can also refer to the decoration or furnishings of a room or building.

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Culture

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In literature, 'within' is often used to describe the emotional or psychological state of a character, such as 'within her heart' or 'within his mind'. In art, it is used to depict scenes of intimacy or exploration, such as 'within the depths of a forest' or 'within the confines of a room'. In music, 'within' can be used metaphorically to describe the emotional depth or complexity of a song.

How to Memorize "within"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small box or container. The items that are inside or 'within' the box are located on the inside or enclosed by the box.
   - Visualize a map or diagram of a room or building. The areas or spaces that are 'within' the room or building are located on the inside or enclosed by the walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'within' with the idea of being enclosed or contained.
   - Associate 'within' with the idea of being related to or belonging to the inside.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym W.I.T.H.I.N. to remember the meaning of 'within': 'With'in Is 'T'he 'H'eart or 'I'nside 'N'ot 'O'utside.

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