into

preposition
UK: /ˈɪntuː/
US: /ˈɪntuː/

  1. Expressing movement to enter a particular place.

    1. She went into the house to get her purse. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cat jumped gracefully into the cardboard box on the floor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing direction or orientation toward something.

    1. The car crashed into the traffic barrier during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. I poured the milk slowly into the glass to avoid making a mess this time. [ ] [ ]

  3. Indicating a change of state or condition.

    1. The caterpillar changed into a butterfly in springtime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The prince transformed magically into a frog due to the witch's curse. [ ] [ ]

  4. Expressing inclusion or involvement in something.

    1. They divided the class into smaller groups for the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist delved deep into the mysteries of quantum physics for years. [ ] [ ]

  5. Expressing conversion or transformation.

    1. Turn the kilometers into miles using this online calculator. [ ] [ ]
    2. We're converting the old factory into modern loft apartments downtown. [ ] [ ]

  6. Expressing strong interest or enthusiasm.

    1. He is really into rock climbing and outdoor adventures. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's completely into the new series and watches it every single night. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

toward inside within

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "into" in English means: Expressing movement to enter a particular place., Expressing direction or orientation toward something., Indicating a change of state or condition., Expressing inclusion or involvement in something., Expressing conversion or transformation., Expressing strong interest or enthusiasm..

The phonetic transcription of "into" is /ˈɪntuː/ in British English and /ˈɪntuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "into": toward, inside, within.

Example usage of "into": "She went into the house to get her purse.". More examples on the page.