in
inpreposition
UK/ɪn/US/ɪn/
INSIDE
A1inside a container, building, area or place
- The keys are in my bag.
- She works in a hospital.
- They live in a small village.
TIME
A1during a period of time such as a year, month or part of the day
- My birthday is in June.
- I usually study in the evening.
AFTER
A2at the end of a period of time from now
- The train leaves in ten minutes.
- I'll call you back in an hour.
PART OF
A2forming part of a group, activity or piece of work
- There are twenty students in my class.
- He plays in a band.
STATE
B1used to show the state or condition of someone or something
- The kitchen was in a mess.
- She was in tears when she heard the news.
inadverb
UK/ɪn/US/ɪn/
INTO A PLACE
A2into a room, building or space
- Come in and sit down.
- She opened the door and let the cat in.
AT HOME
A2at home or at your place of work
- Is your father in?
- I won't be in tomorrow – I have a doctor's appointment.
ARRIVED
B1arriving at a place
- What time does your flight get in?
- The train came in late.