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Britannica Dictionary definition of WITHIN
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inside (a certain area or space)
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They live within the city limits.
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within the country's borders
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The company's most important decisions are made within these four walls. [=inside this room]
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We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.
b
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inside (a group, company, society, etc.)
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Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.
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Divisions within the party [=disagreements between members of the party] are growing.
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before the end of (a particular period of time)
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Most students find a job within a year of graduating.
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Scientists predict that a cure will be found within (the next) five years.
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She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.
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He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.
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We should know the results of your test within the space of an hour. [=in an hour or less]
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less than (a particular distance) from something or someone
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Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.
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The school is within walking distance (of our house).
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Everything is within easy reach. [=nearby]
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I keep my dictionary within reach [=close enough to reach] on my desk.
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The hotel is within sight of the ocean. [=you can see the ocean from the hotel]
4
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not beyond the limits of (something)
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They encourage living within your means/income and not using credit cards excessively.
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Let's try to stay within our/the budget.
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It is within the jurisdiction of the state to make such laws.
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Their actions fell within the guidelines [=they were acceptable according to the rules] set by the committee.
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It is within the realm of possibility [=it is possible], but it is not likely.
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— used to say how close someone is or was to doing or achieving something
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She is currently within two hundred votes of being elected.
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Twice this season, they have come within five points of winning. [=they have lost by five or fewer points]
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in the thoughts or character of (someone)
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She searched within herself for the truth.
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The problem lies not with other people but within yourself. [=you are the problem]
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within
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within
/wɪˈðɪn/
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Britannica Dictionary definition of WITHIN
formal
1
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inside something
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We could hear sounds coming from within.
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The sign on the door says “Help Wanted: Inquire Within.”
2
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in someone's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.
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We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within.
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They were outwardly calm but nervous within.
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The truth lies within.
