within
[ with-in, with- ]
/ wɪðˈɪn, wɪθ- /
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adverb
preposition
noun
the inside of a place, space, or building.
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British Dictionary definitions for within
within
/ (wɪˈðɪn) /
preposition
in; inside; enclosed or encased by
before (a period of time) has elapsedwithin a week
not beyond the limits of; not differing by more than (a specified amount) fromlive within your means; within seconds of the world record
adverb
formal inside; internally
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