Within

/wɪˈθɪn/ adjective adverb preposition

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

Definition

  1. (adjective) In the context of which the present document or ruling is made. “the within appeal”
  2. (adverb) In or into the interior; inside.
  3. (preposition) In the inner part, spatially; physically inside. “within her studio”
  4. (preposition) In the scope or range of. “within his hearing;  her within five seconds of breaking the record;  within an inch of falling overboard”
  5. (preposition) Before the specified duration ends. “Leave here within three days.”

Word stats

  • Within contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

Words that mean the opposite

Words you can build

Word neighbours

Other 6-letter words

See all 6-letter words →

Words starting with WIT

See all words starting with WIT →

Words ending with HIN

See all words ending with HIN →

Frequently asked questions

What does Within mean?

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

How many letters are in Within?

Within has 6 letters.

Solve more words

Find words from your own letters with our free puzzle tools.