Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

into

preposition
/ˈɪntuː/
Definition
A preposition indicating movement towards the inside of something.
Examples
  • She walked into the room quietly.
  • He poured the milk into the glass.
  • The cat jumped into the box.
Meaning
The term ‘into’ is used to express the transformation or change of state of an object or situation, suggesting a progression from the outside to the inside.
Synonyms
  • In
  • Inside
  • Within