within

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

   within her studio

2. 2
   prep

   In the scope or range of.

   within his hearing; her within five seconds of breaking the record; within an inch of falling overboard

3. 3
   prep

   Before the specified duration ends.

   Leave here within three days.

4. 4
   adv

   In or into the interior; inside.

   If you would hear it with all these about you, I am ready to speak. Or do we go within?

5. 5
   adj

   In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

   the within appeal

6. 6
   adv

   on the inside

Etymology

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