within

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   Before a particular period of time ends.

   Please reply within three days.

2. 2
   prep

   Inside the limits or range of something.

   The shop is within walking distance of my house.

3. 3
   prep

   Inside a place or thing.

   A warm light glowed within the small cabin.

4. 4
   adv

   On the inside; inside.

   The house looked plain outside, but within it was beautifully decorated.

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

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