within
- 01 A2 Elementary
prep.inside a specific area, building, or object.
prep.situated inside the physical limits or boundaries of a space.
Simple“The guests stayed within the hotel grounds for the entire weekend.”
In context“The ancient ruins are located within the city walls, protected from modern development by strict local conservation laws.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
prep.before a certain amount of time has passed.
prep.occurring before the end of a specified period of time.
Simple“You should receive a reply to your email within three working days.”
In context“The emergency services arrived within minutes of the call, demonstrating the efficiency of the new dispatch system.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
prep.inside the limits of what is possible, allowed, or expected.
prep.occurring inside the scope, range, or reach of a particular power, ability, or set of rules.
Simple“The project was completed within the original budget.”
In context“The court ruled that the minister had acted within his legal powers when he signed the executive order.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.inside a building or a person's mind or body.
adv.in or into the interior of a place or entity; often used to describe internal thoughts or feelings.
Simple“The house looked old, but within, it was modern and bright.”
In context“Though he appeared calm to his colleagues, he felt a great deal of anxiety within.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
adj.mentioned or contained in the document you are currently reading.
adj.referring to content or rulings contained in the present document or legal context.
Simple“The terms and conditions within are subject to change without notice.”
In context“The petitioner seeks to challenge the specific administrative findings within, arguing that the evidence was misinterpreted by the lower court.”
UsageUsually placed after the noun it modifies or used in specific legal phrasing.
From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.