within

preposition
UK: /wɪˈðɪn/
US: /wɪˈðɪn/

  1. Inside a place or thing.

    1. The cat is within the box, sleeping soundly. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to find a solution within the existing budget constraints. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not further than a particular distance from a place.

    1. The shop is within walking distance from here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The noise came from somewhere within a five-mile radius of the city. [ ] [ ]

  3. Before a particular period of time has passed.

    1. I'll be there within an hour, be patient. [ ] [ ]
    2. The package should arrive within three business days of your order. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

inside in during throughout
within adverb

  1. Inside.

    1. The answer lies within, you must trust yourself. [ ] [ ]
    2. All the necessary resources are within; we just need to use them. [ ] [ ]
within adjective

  1. Inside someone's mind or heart.

    1. The joy she felt was within her soul. [ ] [ ]
    2. He found peace within himself after years of searching. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "within" in English means: Inside a place or thing., Not further than a particular distance from a place., Before a particular period of time has passed..

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

Synonyms for "within": inside, in, during, throughout.

Example usage of "within": "The cat is within the box, sleeping soundly.". More examples on the page.