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within

1 of 4preposition
/wɪ.ˈðɪn/
1

before a specific period of time passes

B1
  • They sold out within minutes of opening.
  • Results should be available within 24 hours.
  • The issue was resolved within a week.
  • Repairs must be completed within five days.
  • The plant will bloom within two months.
Synonyms:
insidein
2

in or enclosed by the inner part or space of something

  • The documents were hidden within the drawer.
  • A faint echo could be heard within the cave.
  • The seeds are stored within a secure vault.
  • There was a strange smell within the old house.
  • Moisture accumulated within the walls.
Synonyms:
insidein
3

inside the range of being reached, seen, heard, or affected

  • Keep dangerous items within reach of adults only.
  • The boat was barely within sight on the horizon.
  • I could feel tension within earshot of their argument.
  • The noise was coming from somewhere within hearing distance.
  • The goal is finally within grasp.
4

used to indicate being close to or just short of a quantity or standard

  • She scored within five points of a perfect grade.
  • The missile landed within a meter of the target.
  • His estimate was within a small margin of error.
  • They finished the race within seconds of each other.
  • We stayed within two votes of winning.
Synonyms:
shy of {sth}
5

at or inside a specified physical distance

  • The school is located within walking distance.
  • The cabin lies within a few miles of the lake.
  • The market is within ten blocks of here.
  • There's a train station within half a mile.
  • She lives within easy driving distance of her office.
6

used to refer to someone or something staying inside particular limits, rules, or guidelines

  • She acted within the law at all times.
  • The team stayed within budget.
  • He remained within acceptable behavior.
  • All employees are required to work within the guidelines.
  • They negotiated within the framework of the agreement.
Synonyms:
in line within accordance withinsidein compliance withunder
7

used to refer to existing as part of an internal group or system

  • Tensions grew within the company.
  • Policies changed within the department.
  • Disagreements erupted within the council.
  • Loyalty remained strong within the ranks.
  • Discussions occurred within the leadership.
Synonyms:
inside
8

used to refer to internal emotional, mental, or physical experiences

  • She found the courage within herself.
  • The answers lie within you.
  • Conflict arose within his conscience.
  • A quiet peace settled within him as he listened to the music.
  • She felt a strong determination growing within herself.
Synonyms:
inside