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preposition

1.

(used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits):

walking in the endless corridors.

2.

(used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial):

in politics; in the void.

3.

(used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time):

in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.

4.

(used to indicate limitation or qualification, as of situation, condition, relation, manner, action, etc.):

to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance.

5.

(used to indicate means):

sketched in ink; spoken in words.

6.

(used to indicate motion or direction from outside to a point within) into :

Let's go in the house.

7.

(used to indicate transition from one state to another):

to break in half.