within
within Lexical Profile
within Game Scores & Validity
• preposition
Inside the physical space, boundaries, or enclosure of something.
"All residents living within the city limits are eligible to use the public library for free."
Occurring inside a particular period of time; before a specified duration has elapsed.
"You should receive a confirmation email within twenty-four hours of submitting your application."
Not exceeding the limits, scope, range, or capacity of something.
"The committee worked hard to keep the renovation project within the approved budget."
• adverb
Inside or indoors; in an interior place or space.
"The exterior of the historic cottage looked modest, but it was beautifully furnished within."
In the mind, heart, or soul; inwardly or spiritually.
"She remained calm on the surface while feeling deeply anxious within."
• noun
The inside or interior part of a place, organization, or person (almost always used after a preposition such as 'from').
"True organizational reform must come from within rather than being imposed by external consultants."
• Rhymes for within
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wiþinnan', meaning 'inside' or 'within', formed from 'wiþ' (against, alongside) and 'innan' (from within, inside).