into

in·to | \ ˈin-(ˌ)tü

, -tə \

Definition of into

1 —used as a function word to indicate entry, introduction, insertion, superposition, or inclusioncame into the houseenter into an alliance

2 : in the direction of looking into the sun

3 : to a position of contact with : against ran into a wall

4a : to the state, condition, or form of got into trouble

b : to the occupation, action, or possession of go into farming

c : involved with or interested in into sports not into her music

5 —used as a function word to indicate a period of time or an extent of space part of which is passed or occupiedfar into the night

6 —used as a function word to indicate the dividend in divisiondividing 3 into 6 gives 2

Examples of into in a Sentence

She came into the room. a medicine injected into the bloodstream Please put the bowl into the sink. They were heading into town. He jumped into the pool. She was just staring into space.

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