In Definition & Meaning
in
- adverb
- to or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door"
- adjective
- holding office; "the in party"
- directed or bound inward; "took the in bus"; "the in basket"
- currently fashionable; "the in thing to do"; "large shoulder pads are in"
- noun
- a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
- a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
- a state in midwestern United States
"In" in song lyrics
See how in is used in real songs:
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"Put the anchor to each leg, and toss them in"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers -
"We came to pop in"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"To keep from fallin' in"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
Words that rhyme with in
Usage tips for "in"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "in" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for in to find words that pair well.