Associations to the word «In»

Wiktionary

IN, preposition. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits
IN, preposition. Contained by.
IN, preposition. Within.
IN, preposition. Surrounded by.
IN, preposition. Part of; a member of.
IN, preposition. Pertaining to (that particular thing).
IN, preposition. At the end of a period of time.
IN, preposition. Within a certain elapsed time
IN, preposition. During (said of periods of time).
IN, preposition. Into.
IN, preposition. Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance
IN, preposition. Indicating an order or arrangement.
IN, preposition. Denoting a state of the subject.
IN, preposition. Indicates, connotatively, a place-like form of someone's (or something's) personality, as his, her or its psychic and physical characteristics.
IN, preposition. Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality
IN, preposition. (of something offered or given in an exchange) In the form of, in the denomination of.
IN, preposition. Used to indicate medium, format, or genre
IN, preposition. Indicates a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
IN, preposition. Indicates a language, script, tone, etc. of writing, speaking, etc.
IN, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To enclose; to take in; to harvest.
IN, adverb. (not comparable) Located indoors, especially at home or the office, or inside something.
IN, adverb. Moving to the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
IN, adverb. (sports) Still eligible to play, e.g. able to bat in cricket and baseball.
IN, adverb. (UK) Abbreviation of in aid of.
IN, adverb. After the beginning of something.
IN, noun. A position of power or a way to get it.
IN, noun. (sport) The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting – see innings
IN, noun. A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.
IN, adjective. In fashion; popular.
IN, adjective. Incoming.
IN, adjective. (nautical) (of the sails of a vessel) Furled or stowed.
IN, adjective. (legal) With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.
IN, noun. Inch.
IN, symbol. The ISO 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for India.
IN, abbreviation. Indiana, a state of the United States of America.
IN, symbol. (element symbol) Symbol for indium.
IN A BAKE, adjective. (idiomatic) Very angry.
IN A BIND, adjective. (idiomatic) In a difficult situation, usually of one's own making; having a dilemma; faced with a problem or a set of problems for which there is no easy solution.
IN A CANTER, adverb. (idiomatic) Without much effort; easily.
IN A CLEFT STICK, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ cleft,‎ stick.
IN A CLEFT STICK, adjective. (UK) (Australia) (dated) In a difficult situation, unable to choose between unfavourable options; in a dilemma.
IN A DITHER, adjective. In a state of indecision. Flustered
IN A FAMILY WAY, adjective. (euphemistic) Pregnant.
IN A FAMILY WAY, adverb. In the manner of members of a family.
IN A FEW SHAKES, adverb. Alternative form of in two shakes
IN A FLASH, adjective. (idiomatic) Instantaneous, very quick, in a very short amount of time.
IN A FLASH, adverb. (idiomatic) Very quickly
IN A HEARTBEAT, adverb. (idiomatic) Without hesitation or reservation; at once.
IN A HOT MINUTE, prepositional phrase. (US) (slang) Very quickly; at once.
IN A HURRY, adjective. Rushed, hurried; short of time.
IN A HURRY, adverb. Hurriedly
IN A JIFFY, adverb. Very quickly; without delay.
IN A LATHER, adjective. In a state of nervousness or anxiety.
IN A LEAGUE OF ONE'S OWN, adverb. (idiomatic) Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.
IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING, adverb. As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.
IN A MINUTE, prepositional phrase. Within a short time, very soon
IN A NUTSHELL, adverb. (idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.
IN A ONE-ER, adverb. (informal) in one attempt
IN A ONER, adverb. Alternative form of in a one-er
IN A PICKLE, adjective. In a difficult situation or a troubling quandary.
IN A PIG'S ARSE, adverb. (idiomatic) (vulgar) (UK) Absolutely not; under no circumstances.
IN A PIG'S EYE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Under very unlikely circumstances; probably never.
IN A PIG'S WHISPER, adverb. (slang) (dated) In a very short time; in a jiffy.
IN A PINCH, adverb. (idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.
IN A ROW, adverb. Successively, one after the other.
IN A ROW, adverb. Placed in a straight line.
IN A STATE, adjective. (idiomatic) Agitated and anxious.
IN A STOUND, adverb. Suddenly
IN A WALK, adverb. (idiomatic) (colloquial) Easily; without difficulty.
IN A WAY, adverb. To a certain degree, or in a certain sense.
IN A WAY OF SPEAKING, adverb. Synonym of in a manner of speaking.
IN A WORD, adverb. Briefly; concisely.
IN ABRAHAM'S BOSOM, adjective. (idiomatic) No longer living; dead.
IN ABSENTIA, adverb. (legal) While not present; while absent
IN ACTION, adjective. Working
IN ACTION, adverb. During combat
IN ADDITION, adverb. (conjunctive) (idiomatic) Also; as well; besides.
IN ADDITION TO, conjunction. And, as well as
IN ADVANCE, adverb. Beforehand
IN ADVANCE OF, preposition. Before; ahead of.
IN AGREEMENT, prepositional phrase. Of one mind; thinking alike.
IN AGREEMENT, prepositional phrase. Confirmatory; matching.
IN AID OF, preposition. (UK) for; for the sake of - usually placed at the end of a question when quizzing a person about why they have done something.
IN AID TO THIS FACT, adverb. (idiomatic) In addition to; and futhermore.
IN ALL, adverb. With everything included, considered or counted.
IN ALL HONESTY, adverb. (idiomatic) honestly; in truth
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, adjective. (postpositive) (obsolete) Including all types or aspects thereof.
IN ALL LIKELIHOOD, adverb. Very probably; almost certainly.
IN ALL MY BORN DAYS, adverb. (idiomatic) (emphatic) Ever.
IN ALL ONE'S GLORY, adjective. (informal) (idiomatic) (euphemistic) Completely naked
IN ALL ONE'S GLORY, adverb. (informal) (idiomatic) (euphemistic) Completely naked
IN ALL PROBABILITY, adverb. Very probably; almost certainly.
IN ALTISSIMO, adverb. (music): One octave higher.
IN AND AN, adverb. Applied to breeding from a male and female of the same parentage.
IN AND OF ITSELF, adverb. With respect to its intrinsic or inherent nature; per se, intrinsically, inherently
IN AND OF ITSELF, adverb. Ipso facto.
IN AND OUT, noun. (idiomatic) sexual intercourse, especially a brief one.
IN ANTIS, adverb. (architecture) Between antae; said of a portico in classical style, where columns are set between two antae, forming the angles of the building.
IN ANY CASE, adverb. At any rate, anyhow
IN ANY EVENT, adverb. At any rate, anyhow
IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, adverb. (idiomatic) In any way at all; whatsoever.
IN ARTICULO MORTIS, adverb. At the moment of death.
IN AT THE DEEP END, adjective. (idiomatic)
IN BACK OF, preposition. (North America) behind
IN BAD ODOR, adjective. (idiomatic) (often followed by with) Regarded with disapproval; in a situation of being disliked; shunned.
IN BAD ODOUR, adjective. Alternative form of in bad odor
IN BAD PART, adverb. Unfavourably, with offence, resentfully. (Chiefly with take.)
IN BALLAST, prepositional phrase. (nautical) (of a ship) Having only ballast and no cargo as load.
IN BALLAST CONDITION, prepositional phrase. (nautical) In ballast.
IN BAULK, adverb. (sports) (billiards) (snooker) (pool) In the area behind the baulk line in cue sports.
IN BED, prepositional phrase. (Discuss([/2016/?action=edit&section=new&preloadtitle=%5B%5BIn+bed%5D%5D +]) this sense) While on a bed.
IN BED, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Regarding sexual prowess.
IN BED WITH, preposition. Sharing one's bed with.
IN BED WITH, preposition. (idiomatic) Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.
IN BEHALF OF, preposition. Alternative form of on behalf of
IN BEND, adjective. (heraldry) Of figures: placed in a slanting direction from the dexter chief to the sinister base.
IN BETWEEN, adverb. Between them.
IN BETWEEN, preposition. Between
IN BETWEEN, preposition. In the space between
IN BITS, prepositional phrase. (UK) (slang) In a state of great hilarity.
IN BLACK AND WHITE, adverb. (idiomatic) Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
IN BLACK AND WHITE, adverb. (literally) Using shades of grey/gray rather than colour/color.
IN BLACK AND WHITE, adverb. Having it displayed using shades of gray/gray rather than colour/color (as it was shot or recorded).
IN BLOOD, adjective. (hunting) In a state of perfect health and vigour.
IN BLOOM, adjective. Blooming, blossoming, having flowers opening.
IN BRIEF, adverb. Briefly; concisely; using a few words to summarize.
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, adverb. In ample natural illumination, during the daytime.
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, adverb. (idiomatic) In a blatant and publicly visible manner.
IN BUSINESS, adjective. Engaged in business activity
IN BUSINESS, adjective. (idiomatic) Ready to proceed in a desired activity.
IN CAMERA, adverb. In secret or in private (in an enclosed room, behind closed doors).
IN CAMERA, adverb. (legal) Without the presence of the public or the media (in court)
IN CASE, conjunction. Because event X may occur
IN CASE, preposition. Because of the possibility of
IN CASE, preposition. In the event of
IN CHARACTER, adjective. (idiomatic) (drama) (role-playing games) Acting as the character, not as oneself
IN CHARGE, adjective. Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.
IN CHARGE, adjective. Having the power of command or control.
IN CHECK, prepositional phrase. Under restraint or control.
IN CHIEF, noun. (legal) A case "in chief" is the stage during trial in which the party with the burden of proof presents supporting evidence.
IN CHORUS, adverb. (idiomatic) in unison, all together (at the same time)
IN CLOSE NEIGHBORHOOD, adverb. Alternative form of in close neighbourhood
IN CLOSE NEIGHBOURHOOD, adverb. (archaic) (figurative) Within close proximity.
IN CLOVER, adjective. (idiomatic) In a condition of prosperity.
IN CLOVER, adjective. (idiomatic) Happy and contented.
IN COLD BLOOD, adverb. (idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.
IN COLLEGE, adjective. Attending college as a student
IN COLOR, adverb. Using colour/color (or hue) as opposed to shades of grey/gray.
IN COLOUR, adverb. British spelling standard spelling of in color.
IN COMMON, adverb. Shared with one or more others.
IN COMMON, adverb. Held in joint possession.
IN COMMON, adverb. Possessing similar or identical qualities.
IN CONCERT, adverb. Together
IN CONCERT, adverb. Jointly
IN CONCLUSION, adverb. As a conclusion.
IN CONCRETO, adverb. In a concrete sense.
IN CONDITION, prepositional phrase. (of a person) Fit, healthy.
IN CONDITION, prepositional phrase. In a state suitable for an intended task.
IN CONFIDENCE, adverb. Confidentially, privately, off the record.
IN CONTENTION, adjective. (sports) Contending for a title or championship.
IN CONTENTION, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ contention.
IN CONTRAST, adverb. Contrarily.
IN CONTROL, adjective. (idiomatic) When one is controlling a machine, or a situation, or an activity. Similar to in charge, but one person can be officially in charge, while another person is, in fact, in control.
IN COURT, prepositional phrase. (legal) Inside of a courthouse, for a legal trial.
IN D., adverb. (medicine) Abbreviation of in dies.
IN DANGER, adjective. In a dangerous position or place.
IN DANGER, adjective. Exposed to risk
IN DEFENSE, adverb. To defend oneself, defensively
IN DEFENSE, adverb. To back up what has just been said
IN DEMAND, adjective. Sought-after; popular; coveted
IN DEPTH, adjective. Comprehensive, thorough, detailed.
IN DERN, adverb. In secret; in secrecy.
IN DERN, adverb. In private.
IN DETAIL, adverb. (idiomatic) Thoroughly; including every detail; with all particulars.
IN DETAIL, adverb. (Military) By engaging small sections of an enemy army rather than fighting a single pitched battle against the entire enemy force.
IN DICKIE'S MEADOW, adjective. (idiomatic) in trouble, in a predicament, in a difficult situation
IN DICTIONE, adjective. (Of a logical fallacy) Deriving from the linguistic expression used; for reason of ambiguity, division, et cetera.
IN DIES, adverb. (medicine) Daily.
IN DROVES, adverb. In large numbers, or great crowds.
IN DUE COURSE, adverb. When the time is right; presently.
IN DUE TIME, adverb. Eventually; when ready.
IN DUPLICATE, adjective. Consisting of two copies.
IN DUTCH, adjective. (idiomatic) (dated) In trouble or in disfavor.
IN DUTCH, adjective. Alternative form of in Dutch
IN EARNEST, adjective. Sincere; determined; truthful; agood
IN EARNEST, adverb. Seriously; sincerely, in a significant manner; with considerable commitment, determination, or effect.
IN EFFECT, adjective. Operating or functioning; in force; in play.
IN EFFECT, adjective. Actually, practically.
IN EFFECT, adverb. For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically.
IN EFFIGY, adjective. (idiomatic) symbolizing, usually as an effigy.
IN ESSE, adverb. In being, in actuality, having actual existence, (contradistinguished by in posse, compare in potentia)
IN ESSE, adjective. In being, in actuality, have actual existence, (contradistinguished by in posse, compare in potentia)
IN ESSENCE, adverb. Essentially
IN EVIDENCE, adjective. (idiomatic) Visibly present; noticeable.
IN EXCHANGE, adverb. As an exchange or replacement
IN EXCHANGE, adverb. To reciprocate
IN EXISTENCE, adjective. Existing, which exists.
IN EXTENSO, adverb. At full length.
IN EXTREMIS, prepositional phrase. At the point of death.
IN EXTREMIS, prepositional phrase. In desperate circumstances.
IN FACE OF, preposition. Face to face.
IN FACE OF, preposition. Despite.
IN FACT, adverb. (legal) Resulting from the actions of parties.
IN FACT, adverb. (idiomatic) (modal) Actually, in truth.
IN FAIRNESS, adverb. As a counterpoint; for the sake of balance; to lessen the harm.
IN FASHION, adjective. Fashionable, in style.
IN FAVOR OF, preposition. For; in support of; approving, supporting.
IN FAVOR OF, preposition. For the benefit of; to the order of.
IN FAVOR OF, preposition. Out of preference for.
IN FAVOUR OF, preposition. Alternative form of in favor of
IN FEE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (legal) (archaic) Of an estate in land, inherited or owned by one who has the absolute right to dispose of the land as they desire, including the right to select an inheritor of the land.
IN FIEF, adverb. (historical) As a heritable right, according to the prevailing feudal obligations.
IN FINE, adverb. (archaic) Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.
IN FINE FETTLE, adjective. In good condition; energetic.
IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO, adverb. In the act of committing a misdeed.
IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO, adverb. While performing sexual activity.
IN FLAMES, adverb. (figuratively) (with a verb) Dramatically and with no hope of recovery.
IN FLIGHT, adverb. Flying, making a flight, as opposed to being on ground.
IN FLOWER, adjective. Flowering, blossoming, having flowers open.
IN FOCUS, adjective. (of an image) Sharp and clear with no fuzziness.
IN FOCUS, adjective. (idiomatic) (of one's thoughts) Clearly perceived.
IN FOR IT, adjective. (idiomatic) in trouble
IN FOR THE KILL, adjective. (idiomatic) Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.
IN FOR THE KILL, adverb. (idiomatic) In a manner intending to kill or destroy someone or something.
IN FORCE, adverb. With a substantial number of men capable of exerting force or of making a show of force.
IN FORCE, adverb. With a substantial display of resources.
IN FORCE, adjective. In effect; applicable
IN FORM, adjective. Having good form; having good recent performances.
IN FORMA PAUPERIS, adverb. In the form of a pauper.
IN FORMA PAUPERIS, noun. (legal) A request to have a court waive filing fees in a civil action because the plaintiff is a pauper.
IN FROM THE COLD, adjective. (idiomatic) moved from an ineffective position
IN FRONT, prepositional phrase. In the position ahead. Often with of.
IN FRONT, prepositional phrase. In the position where it can be seen.
IN FRONT, prepositional phrase. In the position opposite.
IN FRONT, prepositional phrase. In the position nearest.
IN FRONT, prepositional phrase. In the most forward position.
IN FRONT OF, preposition. At or near the front part of (something).
IN FRONT OF, preposition. In the presence of, in view of (someone).
IN FRONT OF, preposition. Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).
IN FRONT OF ONE'S NOSE, adverb. (idiomatic) Plain; clearly apparent; obvious.
IN FULL, prepositional phrase. Fully; to the whole extent
IN FULL FEATHER, prepositional phrase. (colloquial) In full dress or in one's best clothes.
IN FULL FORCE, adverb. (idiomatic) totally; fully; completely
IN FULL GEAR, adjective. (idiomatic) Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.
IN FULL SWING, adjective. (idiomatic) Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.
IN GENERAL, adverb. In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
IN GENERAL, adverb. Generally
IN GLASS, adjective. (slang) Someone of a management level, as in a contemporary office hierarchy.
IN GOAL, adverb. (sports) As a goalkeeper
IN GOD'S NAME, adverb. (colloquial) Used as an intensifier.
IN GOOD HANDS, adverb. Under the guidance of a capable being.
IN GOOD PART, adverb. Favourably, without offence. (Chiefly with take.)
IN GOOD SPIRITS, adverb. Happy and cheerful.
IN GOOD STEAD, adjective. (literally or figuratively) In a positive state or position.
IN GOOD TIME, adverb. At a suitable time.
IN GOOD TIME, adverb. Before an appointed time; with time to spare.
IN GROSS, prepositional phrase. Roughly; approximately; generally; without going into details.
IN HALF, prepositional phrase. (set phrase) Into two halves.
IN HALF, prepositional phrase. (set phrase) By a divisor of two; to a numerical value which is half of the original value.
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. In physical possession; at one's disposal. [from 10th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. Held in the hand. [from 14th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) In the presence of a particular person. [14th-19th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. Under consideration; currently being dealt with or addressed. [from 14th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. Under control. [from 18th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. (snooker) (billiards) (pool) Of the cue ball: not on the table; able to be positioned by the current player. [from 19th c.]
IN HAND, prepositional phrase. (sports) (chiefly UK) Still to be played. [from 19th c.]
IN HARNESS, adverb. Of horses: side by side, fastened together; figuratively, together.
IN HARNESS, adverb. In the midst of the working routine; at work.
IN HEAT, adjective. In estrus; receptive to mating
IN HEAVEN'S NAME, adverb. (idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.
IN HIDING, adjective. Remaining hidden (typically of a person)
IN HIGH DUDGEON, adverb. (idiomatic) Resentfully or furiously.
IN HIGH FEATHER, adverb. In high spirits.
IN HIGH SPIRITS, adverb. Cheerful, happy
IN HOSPITAL, prepositional phrase. (chiefly UK) Under care in a hospital as a patient.
IN HOSPITAL, prepositional phrase. (US) Occurring in or while in a hospital or hospitals.
IN HOT PURSUIT, adverb. Pursuing someone in order to apprehend him, especially across a border
IN HOUSE, adjective. Belonging to or part of an organization; internal.
IN HOUSE, adverb. Occurring within an establishment, using existing personnel, facilities, and supplies, as opposed to at some external supplier or customer.
IN INFINITUM, adverb. Alternative form of ad infinitum
IN IRONS, adjective. (nautical) The "trapped" condition a sailing ship finds itself in when the bow of the ship is headed into the wind and the ship has stalled and is unable to maneuver.
IN IRONS, adjective. The state of screw-powered ships which become stalled between crests of waves or swells during a typhoon, for instance, and the ship's rudder does not respond to the commands from the helm, leaving the ship at the mercy of the sea and in danger of capsizing.
IN JAIL, adjective. In a jail, as a prisoner.
IN JEST, adverb. (idiomatic) As a joke.
IN KEEPING WITH, preposition. In accordance with.
IN KIND, prepositional phrase. (usually after the noun) In the form of goods and services rather than money.
IN KIND, adverb. (paying or giving) with goods or services (as opposed to cash)
IN KIND, adverb. (idiomatic) In a reciprocal manner; in a similar way; in the same kind.
IN LAW UNIT, noun. Garden apartment
IN LAW UNITS, noun. Plural of in law unit
IN LAYMAN'S TERMS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Phrased simply, without jargon.
IN LEAGUE, adjective. In cahoots (with)
IN LIEU, adverb. Instead; in place
IN LIEU OF, preposition. Instead of; in place of
IN LIEU OF, preposition. (proscribed) in light of
IN LIGHT OF, preposition. (idiomatic) (Australia, Canada, US) given, considering
IN LIKE FLYNN, adjective. (slang) Having achieved a goal or gained access as desired.
IN LIKE WISE, adverb. (obsolete) In the same way. [15th-17th c.]
IN LINE, adjective. (idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
IN LINE, adjective. (of three or more objects) Positioned in a straight line.
IN LINE, adjective. (not comparable) assuming a position in the future.
IN LINE, adverb. One behind another; in a queue
IN LIQUOR, adjective. Intoxicated with alcohol
IN LIVING MEMORY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive
IN LOCO, adverb. In the place; in the proper or natural place.
IN LOCO PARENTIS, adverb. (legal) Assuming the place or position of a parent
IN LOVE, adjective. (of a person or persons) enamored
IN LOVE, adjective. (followed by with) enamored (of a person, etc)
IN LOVE, adjective. (followed by with) (informal) very fond (of an idea, etc)
IN LOVE WITH, preposition. See in love
IN MEDIA RES, noun. Nonstandard form of in medias res.
IN MEDIAS RES, adverb. In the middle of a storyline.
IN MEDIAS RES, adjective. Beginning in the middle of its storyline: said of a work of literature or a film.
IN MEDIAS RES, noun. Narrative presented in medias res.
IN MEMORIAM, adverb. In memory (of); as a memorial.
IN MEMORIUM, adverb. Misspelling of in memoriam.
IN MINIATURE, prepositional phrase. At a miniature size.
IN MINIATURE, prepositional phrase. On a small scale.
IN MODERATION, adverb. In moderate quantities or amount
IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, prepositional phrase. Used to introduce or qualify a statement, as expressing one's own view, not one backed by external authority or to be accepted without question
IN MY OPINION, prepositional phrase. According to me
IN NAME, prepositional phrase. Nominally, not essentially.
IN NEED, prepositional phrase. (colloquial) Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.
IN NO TIME, adverb. (idiomatic) Very soon.
IN NO TIME, adverb. (idiomatic) Very quickly.
IN NO TIME AT ALL, adverb. (idiom) very soon
IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS, adverb. (idiomatic) (of a statement, especially a threat or admonishment) bluntly, forthrightly; explicitly, categorically
IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS, adverb. (idiomatic) (with subject-verb inversion, this takes on a negative meaning)
IN NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, adverb. (idiomatic) Not in any way at all; not at all, nohow.
IN NUBIBUS, adverb. In a state of suspension; nebulous and unfulfilled.
IN NUBIBUS, adverb. (legal) In abeyance.
IN OFFICE, adjective. Holding a formal position of employment or appointment.
IN ON, preposition. Part of or privy to (something private, especially a plan or plot).
IN ONE HELL OF A HURRY, adverb. (idiomatic) In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
IN ONE SITTING, adverb. To finish a task on the same period that one sets out to do so.
IN ONE STROKE, adverb. Alternative form of at one stroke
IN ONE VOICE, adverb. Alternative form of with one voice
IN ONE'S ARMOUR, adjective. (idiomatic) (1811) Having the courage of drunkenness; pot-valiant.
IN ONE'S BOOK, adverb. In one's opinion.
IN ONE'S BOOK, adverb. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ one's,‎ book.
IN ONE'S CUPS, adjective. (idiomatic) Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.
IN ONE'S ELEMENT, adjective. (idiomatic) In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.
IN ONE'S EYES, adverb. Shining very brightly and directly at the face so that it is difficult to see because one is blinded by the light.
IN ONE'S EYES, adverb. According to one's subjective point of view.
IN ONE'S FACE, prepositional phrase. (literally) Onto or into someone's face.
IN ONE'S FACE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In front of someone's face; before someone's eyes.
IN ONE'S MIDST, adverb. In the middle of a group. Among a group.
IN ONE'S OPINION, prepositional phrase. According to person's subjectively formed thoughts, not necessarily having any formal basis in fact.
IN ONE'S OWN RIGHT, adverb. As a consequence of one's own skill, qualification or state, rather than that of another
IN ONE'S OWN TIME, adverb. Taking as much time as one requires; when one is ready.
IN ONE'S POCKET, adjective. (idiomatic) Subject to one's whims because of bribery.
IN ONE'S RIGHT MIND, adjective. (idiomatic) Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
IN ONE'S SIGHT, adverb. According to one's point of view, or opinion
IN ONE'S SIGHTS, adverb. Alternative form of in sight
IN ONE'S STEAD, adverb. (formal) in place of someone or something
IN ONE'S TIME, adverb. In the time when one was a certain age.
IN ONE'S TRACKS, adverb. Suddenly; abruptly
IN OPERATION, adjective. Activated; functional; functioning; operating; working
IN ORDER, adjective. In a sequence.
IN ORDER, adjective. Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
IN ORDER, adjective. (idiomatic) (formal) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
IN ORDER, adjective. (idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.
IN ORDER, adverb. (not comparable) (idiomatic) (with to) Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
IN ORDER, adverb. (not comparable) (idiomatic) (US) (with "for") Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
IN ORDER, adverb. (comparable) In sequence.
IN ORDER THAT, conjunction. So that; used to indicate purpose
IN ORDINARY, prepositional phrase. In actual and constant service; statedly attending and serving.
IN ORDINARY, prepositional phrase. (nautical) Out of commission and laid up; said of a naval vessel.
IN OTHER WORDS, adverb. (conjunctive) (idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
IN PAIRS, adverb. To be in groups of two individuals or items
IN PARALLEL, adverb. At the same time. Together, or cotemporally.
IN PARALLEL, adverb. (electricity) Electrical components connected side by side, instead of in series.
IN PARI DELICTO, adjective. (legal) In pari delicto describes a case in which involved parties are mutually or equally at fault. In such cases where a party's own conduct is mutually wrongful, that party may not claim damages or satisfaction from the other(s) in a court of law.
IN PARI MATERIA, adverb. Upon the same matter or subject
IN PARI MATERIA, adverb. (law) a canon of construction holding that the meaning of an ambiguous law can be determined in light of other statutes on the same subject matter
IN PART, adverb. Partly; to an extent.
IN PARTICULAR, adverb. (focus) Especially, individually or specifically.
IN PASSING, adverb. Incidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc.
IN PEACE, adverb. With someone's favour or blessing.
IN PEACE, adverb. Without interruption. In tranquility. Peacefully.
IN PERPETUITY, adverb. For an indefinitely long time; "bequeathed to the nation in perpetuity"
IN PERPETUITY, adverb. For life; "desire happiness in perpetuity"; "an annuity paid in perpetuity"
IN PERSON, adverb. With one's own body and presence, as opposed to radio, the telephone, television etc. Actually present. In actual presence.
IN PERSONAM, adjective. (legal) In a lawsuit against a specific individual, a summons and complaint to give the court jurisdiction that is served to a person to try a case. In personam means that a judgment can be enforceable against the person wherever he/she is.
IN PETTO, adjective. Secret, private.
IN PETTO, adjective. (Roman Catholicism) Designated as a cardinal but not yet announced.
IN PETTO, adverb. Privately, in secret.
IN PHASE, adjective. Mutually synchronized
IN PIG, adjective. (of a sow) Pregnant; also (jocular) used of a woman.
IN PLACE, adjective. In an original position.
IN PLACE, adjective. In a proper position.
IN PLACE, adjective. Established; in operation.
IN PLACE, adverb. (obsolete) To a particular place; so as to be present or nearby. [14th-16th c.]
IN PLACE, adverb. Into a proper or intended position; into place.
IN PLACE, adverb. Used as a location adverb for a figurative location
IN PLACE, adverb. (chiefly North America) Without changing position.
IN PLACE OF, preposition. Instead of
IN PLAIN VIEW, adverb. (idiomatic) easily seen, very visible.
IN PLAY, adverb. As a joke. [from 14th c.]
IN PLAY, adjective. In operation, active. [from 17th c.]
IN PLAY, adjective. (sport) Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch etc. [from 18th c.]
IN PLAY, adjective. (business) Open to a takeover bid. [from 20th c.]
IN POINT, adjective. Appropriate, relevant, pertinent.
IN POINT OF FACT, adverb. (modal) Actually.
IN POSSE, adjective. In possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)
IN POSSE, adverb. In possibility, having a potential to exist, in potential but not in actuality, (contradistinguished by in esse)
IN POTENTIA, adverb. Potentially; in posse but not in esse.
IN POWER, prepositional phrase. Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.
IN PRACTICE, adverb. Really, in effect. Not hypothetically.
IN PRESENT, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) At once, without delay.
IN PRINCIPAL, adverb. Misspelling of in principle.
IN PRINCIPLE, adverb. With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.
IN PRINCIPLE, adverb. According to theory.
IN PRINT, adjective. Written down on e.g. paper.
IN PRINT, adjective. Published in e.g. a newspaper.
IN PRISON, adjective. Imprisoned, in a prison as a convict
IN PRIVATE, adverb. Privately, where no one else can see and/or hear what one is doing or saying.
IN PROCESS OF TIME, adverb. (idiomatic) In the course of time; as time goes on; gradually; in due course.
IN PROGRESS, prepositional phrase. Currently taking place.
IN PROPER, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) Individually; privately.
IN PROPRIA PERSONA, adverb. By the person himself/herself; often used when a defendant is representing himself/herself in court without an attorney.
IN PURIS NATURALIBUS, adverb. In a purely natural state; naked.
IN QUESTION, adjective. Under consideration, under discussion.
IN QUESTION, adjective. In doubt, under dispute.
IN RAGS, adverb. Dressed in very old, torn clothes
IN RAGS, adverb. (by extension) very poor or lowly.
IN RE, preposition. (chiefly legal) In the matter of; with regard to.
IN RECENT MEMORY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) in living memory
IN REGARD, conjunction. (obsolete) since; because; inasmuch as; considering that; considering.
IN RELATION TO, preposition. Concerning; in reference to.
IN RELATION TO, preposition. In comparison with
IN REM, adjective. (legal) Against a thing (such as property) rather than a person
IN RESPECT, adverb. (obsolete) By comparison, comparatively.
IN RESPECT OF, preposition. Regarding; concerning; pertaining to; with reference to.
IN RESPECT OF, preposition. (legal) On account of; by reason of; because of.
IN RETROSPECT, adverb. Looking back on the past or past events.
IN RETURN, adverb. In exchange, as a means of reciprocating
IN RIGHT OF, preposition. (law) a power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship
IN RIGHT OF, preposition. (law) (government) jurisdiction of a person who is head of state of more than one state
IN RILIEVO, adverb. (music) The musical notation that indicates that a particular instrument to play slightly louder than the others so as to stand out over the ensemble; in relief.
IN ROUTE, adjective. (somewhat nonstandard) Alternative form of en route
IN SAFE HANDS, adjective. In the possession of, or protected by, someone who can be trusted.
IN SEASON, adjective. In the time for eating, using, etc.
IN SECRET, adverb. Secretly
IN SERIES, adverb. One after another. Sequentially.
IN SERIES, adverb. (electricity) Electrical components connected in a chain, instead of in parallel.
IN SERVICE, adjective. (chiefly British) Employed as a domestic servant.
IN SERVICE, adjective. (chiefly US and Canada) Available for use; operational.
IN SERVICE, adverb. (chiefly British) Whilst a domestic servant.
IN SHA ALLAH, interjection. Alternative spelling of inshallah
IN SHAPE, adjective. In good condition, repair; in a good state.
IN SHAPE, adjective. (idiomatic) In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
IN SHEETS, adverb. Of rain or other precipitation, very hard
IN SHORT, prepositional phrase. As a summary; as a shortened version of what has been told or what would have been told.
IN SHORT ORDER, adverb. In a speedy manner; with dispatch; quickly.
IN SHORT SUPPLY, adjective. Scarce, or difficult to find, or buy.
IN SHORT TROUSERS, adjective. In childhood; as a child.
IN SHORTER ORDER, adjective. Comparative form of in short order: more in short order
IN SHORTEST ORDER, adjective. Superlative form of in short order: most in short order
IN SIGHT, prepositional phrase. In a place where something can be seen.
IN SIGHT, prepositional phrase. Figuratively near or close in either distance or time.
IN SILENCE, adverb. Silently, without making a noise.
IN SILICO, adjective. (computing) In computer simulation or in virtual reality
IN SITU, adjective. In its original position or place
IN SITU, adverb. In its original position or place
IN SO FAR AS, conjunction. Alternative spelling of insofar as
IN SO MANY WORDS, adverb. Verbatim; using exactly the given words.
IN SOMEONE'S POCKET, adjective. (idiomatic) (pejorative) Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favour or advantage will be proffered in return.
IN SOMEONE'S SHOES, adjective. (idiomatic) (mostly used conditionally) in someone's situation.
IN SOMEONE'S WHEELHOUSE, adjective. (US) (idiomatic) Matching a person's interests or abilities well.
IN SOMETHING'S WAY, adjective. Obstructing, blocking, or impeding movement or line of sight.
IN SORT, adverb. (obsolete) In company (with). [15th-16th c.]
IN SORT, adverb. (obsolete) In a way; to some extent. [16th-18th c.]
IN SORT, adverb. (obsolete) In such a way (as). [16th-17th c.]
IN SPADES, adverb. (idiomatic) In large quantities; to a high degree; without restraint; to excess.
IN SPADES, adverb. (idiomatic) Beyond doubt.
IN SPECIE, adverb. (obsolete) In respect to kind
IN SPECIE, adverb. (legal) (finance) In the actual form, especially in the context of a distribution of assets or a loan repayment.
IN SPECIE, adverb. (legal) (finance) In coin or monetary metal, in contrast to fiat currency or other paper.
IN SPIRIT, adverb. Non-physically.
IN SPIRIT, adverb. In mood or manner.
IN SPITE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.
IN STATE, adverb. (idiomatic) with pomp and ceremony.
IN STEP, adjective. Of a number of people walking, or especially marching, synchronously, so that that footfalls occur at the same time.
IN STEP, adjective. (figuratively) Of two or more people agreeing, or following the same policy or procedure.
IN STORE, adjective. In waiting; in readiness.
IN STRIDE, adverb. (idiomatic) Without disturbing one's course of activities.
IN STRIDE, adverb. (idiomatic) Without emotional upset.
IN STYLE, adjective. Fashionable, in fashion.
IN STYLE, adverb. Stylishly, in a stylish way.
IN SUM, adverb. Briefly; summarily; in a few words.
IN SUMMARY, adverb. To summarize; as a summary.
IN SUNDER, adverb. (obsolete) asunder; into parts
IN TANDEM, adverb. One behind the other.
IN TANDEM, adverb. Together.
IN TEARS, adjective. Crying; weeping
IN TERMS OF, preposition. (mathematics) [of one variable or unit of measurement x which has a known relationship to another y] Using equivalent expressions in y in place of expressions in x; mapping x to y.
IN TERMS OF, preposition. In relation to a particular aspect; with respect to; as regards; concerning; regarding (a loose and non-technical extension of sense 1)
IN TERROREM CLAUSE, noun. (legal): A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.
IN TERROREM CLAUSES, noun. Plural of in terrorem clause
IN THAT, conjunction. In the fact that; in the sense that; for the cause or reason that; because.
IN THE ACT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.
IN THE AIR, adverb. In the surrounding ambience.
IN THE AIR, adverb. In the global feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood of the time.
IN THE AIR, adverb. Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.
IN THE AIR, adverb. Not in a fixed or stable position; unsettled; up in the air.
IN THE AIR, adverb. (military) Unsupported and liable to be turned or taken in flank.
IN THE ALTOGETHER, adjective. (idiomatic) (euphemistic) Naked.
IN THE BAG, adjective. (idiomatic) Certain or extremely likely to occur; virtually assured of victory or success.
IN THE BAG, adjective. (idiomatic) Intoxicated.
IN THE BALLPARK, adjective. (figuratively) In the same general vicinity (as); somewhat similar (to); typically construed with of.
IN THE BEDROOM, adverb. (literally) in a room with a bed.
IN THE BEDROOM, adverb. During sexual activity.
IN THE BIBLICAL SENSE, prepositional phrase. Used other than as an idiom: see biblical,‎ sense.
IN THE BIBLICAL SENSE, prepositional phrase. (euphemistic) Carnally; sexually.
IN THE BLACK, adjective. (accounting) (idiomatic) Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
IN THE BLACK, adjective. (accounting) (idiomatic) Having positive net worth.
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, adverb. (idiomatic) Alternative form of in the wink of an eye
IN THE BOOKS, adjective. (idiomatic) Finished; concluded; able to be regarded as a matter of record.
IN THE BUFF, adjective. (idiomatic) (informal) Nude.
IN THE BUFF, adverb. (idiomatic) (informal) While nude.
IN THE CARDS, adjective. (idiomatic) Destined or fated to happen; predicted or foreseen.
IN THE CLEAR, adjective. (chiefly US) (idiomatic) Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.
IN THE CLEAR, adjective. (of a television or radio transmission) Transmitted without encryption or scrambling.
IN THE CLOSET, adjective. (colloquial) Not open about one's homosexuality or bisexuality.
IN THE CLOSET, adjective. (colloquial) By extension, not open about some feature of one's life; often construed with about.
IN THE CLUB, adjective. (euphemistic) Pregnant.
IN THE CROSSHAIRS, adjective. (literally) targeted at the point of intersection of the two perpendicular lines in a gunsight or scope
IN THE CROSSHAIRS, adjective. (idiomatic) singled out for blame, harassment, or other unwanted attention
IN THE DARK, adverb. Used other than as an idiom: see Without light; somewhere that is dark.
IN THE DARK, adverb. (idiomatic) Without information.
IN THE DARK, adverb. (poker slang) Without looking at one's hole cards, thus not knowing what they are.
IN THE DARK, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see Located in darkness.
IN THE DARK, adjective. (idiomatic) Lacking information.
IN THE DOCK, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
IN THE DOGHOUSE, adjective. (idiomatic) In a situation of being the object of someone's anger or disapproval.
IN THE DRINK, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In or into a body of water.
IN THE DRINK, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (possibly dated) Under the influence of an intoxicating beverage.
IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, adjective. (idiomatic) Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition. Of primary importance.
IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, adjective. (idiomatic) In control of an entity or situation.
IN THE DUMPS, adjective. Alternative form of down in the dumps
IN THE END, adverb. Eventually, finally.
IN THE EVENT, adverb. As things turned out; ultimately; in the end.
IN THE EYE OF THE WIND, prepositional phrase. (nautical) In a direction opposed to the wind.
IN THE EYES OF, preposition. In the opinion of, from the perspective of, as far as concerns.
IN THE FACE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) (colloquial) despite, against, contrary to
IN THE FACE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) (archaic or legal) on the face of
IN THE FAMILY WAY, prepositional phrase. Alternative form of in a family way
IN THE FAST LANE, adverb. (idiomatic) In a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.
IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS, adverb. (idiomatic) all things considered; when all is said and done; in conclusion, basically and fundamentally.
IN THE FIRST PLACE, adverb. (sequence) (idiomatic) to begin with; earlier; first; at the start
IN THE FLESH, adverb. Present in a physical body; in person.
IN THE FURTHERANCE OF JUSTICE, adverb. Synonym of in the interest of justice.
IN THE FUTURE, adverb. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)
IN THE GAME, adjective. (idiomatic) (sports) competing in a game, with a chance of winning.
IN THE GAME, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see in the game.
IN THE GRISTLE, adjective. Not yet hardened into bone or strengthened into sinew.
IN THE GRISTLE, adjective. Young, weak, and unformed.
IN THE GROOVE, adjective. (jazz) performing well, especially performing well together
IN THE HELL, adverb. Alternative form of the hell (emphasising an interrogative)
IN THE HERE AND NOW, adverb. (idiomatic) In present practice rather than in theory; with the priority of palpably and actually existing.
IN THE HOLE, adjective. (idiomatic) Having suffered net losses; in debt.
IN THE HOLE, adjective. (stud poker) Of a card ("the hole card") which is dealt face down and thus unknown to all but its holder; hence (idiomatic) in reserve; in particular ace in the hole.
IN THE HOPPER, adjective. (idiomatic) In the process of being prepared or produced.
IN THE HOSPITAL, adjective. (North America) (idiomatic) Admitted as a patient in a hospital.
IN THE HOT SEAT, adverb. (idiomatic) Under pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.
IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, adverb. (law) (US) (idiom) the reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissed
IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE, adverb. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ the,‎ interest,‎ of,‎ justice.
IN THE KNOW, adjective. Informed, aware.
IN THE LAST ANALYSIS, adverb. Alternative form of in the final analysis
IN THE LEAD, adjective. (idiomatic) in first position in a competition
IN THE LEAST, adverb. (idiomatic) at all, in any way
IN THE LIGHT OF, preposition. In the illumination from (a source of light).
IN THE LIGHT OF, preposition. (figuratively) (chiefly UK and Canada) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).
IN THE LIMELIGHT, adjective. (idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) as part of one's duties, usually of the military or police personnel, or of government officials
IN THE LINE OF DUTY, prepositional phrase. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ the,‎ line,‎ of,‎ duty.
IN THE LONG RUN, adverb. (idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
IN THE LONG TERM, adverb. (idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
IN THE LOOP, adjective. (idiomatic) Informed; up to date; current; part of the discussion.
IN THE MAIN, prepositional phrase. Principally; on the whole; for the most part.
IN THE MAKING, adjective. (idiomatic) In development; in the process of being made.
IN THE MEAN TIME, adverb. Alternative form of in the meantime
IN THE MEANTIME, adverb. Meanwhile
IN THE MIDST, preposition. In the middle of. Amidst. Amongst
IN THE MONEY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Possessing money; rich.
IN THE MONEY, prepositional phrase. (finance) For an option, having a strike price which makes it profitable to exercise. For a call this is a strike below the market price, or for a put a strike above the market price.
IN THE MOOD, adjective. Disposed to do something, especially, to have intercourse.
IN THE NICK OF TIME, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
IN THE NIP, adjective. (Ireland) (UK) (idiomatic) (informal) Nude.
IN THE NIP, adverb. (Ireland) (UK) (idiomatic) (informal) While nude.
IN THE NUDDY, adjective. (British) (childish) naked or nude
IN THE NUDE, adverb. Naked; unclothed.
IN THE OFFING, adjective. (literally of a ship, landmass, etc.) Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
IN THE OFFING, adjective. (idiomatic) Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
IN THE OFFING, adjective. (idiomatic) At a distance, but visible.
IN THE OPEN, adverb. Outdoors
IN THE OPEN, adverb. Easily visible
IN THE PAST, adverb. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)
IN THE PINK, adjective. (idiomatic) In very good health.
IN THE PINK, adjective. Nude, naked
IN THE POCKET OF SOMEONE, adjective. Alternative form of in someone's pocket
IN THE POST, adjective. (idiomatic) On the way; soon to arrive.
IN THE PUDDING CLUB, prepositional phrase. (UK) (Australia) (New Zealand) (Newfoundland) (colloquial) (slang) Pregnant.
IN THE RAW, adjective. (idiomatic) In the natural state; in real life.
IN THE RAW, adjective. (idiomatic) (euphemistic) Naked.
IN THE RED, adjective. (idiomatic) (accounting) Having net losses; in debt.
IN THE REIGN OF QUEEN DICK, adverb. (idiomatic) (UK) when pigs fly; never
IN THE RIGHT, adjective. To be correct about what you say or think.
IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.
IN THE ROUGH, prepositional phrase. In an unwrought or unrefined condition; unpolished.
IN THE ROUND, prepositional phrase. (arts) (of a sculpture) Not attached to a background.
IN THE ROUND, prepositional phrase. (theatre) Having a stage completely surrounded by an audience.
IN THE ROUND, prepositional phrase. (knitting) Done with circular needles, so as to create tubes of fabric.
IN THE RUNNING, adjective. (idiomatic) Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
IN THE SADDLE, prepositional phrase. In control.
IN THE SAME BOAT, adjective. (idiomatic) In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
IN THE SAME BREATH, adverb. (idiomatic) Said or done almost simultaneously, in one sequence.
IN THE SAME VEIN, adjective. Similar, like, alike; related.
IN THE SAME VEIN, adverb. Similarly, likewise; relatedly.
IN THE SHORT RUN, adverb. (idiomatic) Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly
IN THE SOUP, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In trouble.
IN THE STICKS, adverb. (idiomatic) A long distance away from anywhere of importance.
IN THE STRAW, prepositional phrase. (slang) (archaic) Confined to bed because of pregnancy.
IN THE SWIM, adjective. (idiomatic) Actively participating in the flow of events; very involved.
IN THE TEETH OF, preposition. In spite of; in direct opposition to
IN THE THICK OF, preposition. (idiomatic) In the middle of (something difficult).
IN THE THICK OF IT, adjective. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
IN THE THICK OF IT, adverb. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
IN THE THROES OF, adverb. Heavily occupied, or busily involved in an important activity.
IN THE THROWS OF, adverb. Misspelling of in the throes of.
IN THE TOILET, adjective. (idiomatic) Finished; to an end.
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE, adverb. (idiomatic) Immediately; instantaneously.
IN THE WAKE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) Following
IN THE WAKE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) As a result of
IN THE WAKE OF, preposition. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).
IN THE WAY, adjective. (idiomatic) obstructing, blocking, or hindering
IN THE WAY OF, preposition. (idiomatic) In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.
IN THE WAY OF, preposition. (idiomatic) In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.
IN THE WAY OF, preposition. (idiomatic) Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.
IN THE WEEDS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Immersed or entangled in details or complexities.
IN THE WEEDS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (restaurant slang) (of a cook or server) Overwhelmed with diners' orders.
IN THE WILD, adjective. (usually of animals) Living and roaming freely in nature; not domesticated etc.
IN THE WILD, adjective. (figuratively) at large
IN THE WIND, adjective. (idiomatic) Impending or in the offing; imminent.
IN THE WIND, adjective. (idiomatic) At whereabouts unknown, especially when law enforcement authorities have lost track of one's location.
IN THE WIND'S EYE, prepositional phrase. (nautical) Directly toward the point from which the wind blows.
IN THE WINK OF AN EYE, adverb. (idiomatic) instantaneously, extremely quickly
IN THE WORKS, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see In a mechanism or machine.
IN THE WORKS, adjective. (idiomatic) Being planned or worked upon.
IN THE WORLD, adverb. (idiomatic) Expletive used for emphasis, for example after an interrogative word.
IN THE WRONG, adjective. To be incorrect about what you say or think, to be in error
IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME, prepositional phrase. (literally) Describing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.
IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At a location where something bad is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence.
IN THE ZONE, adjective. (idiomatic) In a mental state of focused concentration on the performance of an activity, in which one dissociates oneself from distracting or irrelevant aspects of one's environment.
IN THEORY, prepositional phrase. Theoretically.
IN THIS CONNECTION, prepositional phrase. (sometimes proscribed) In connection with this subject.
IN THIS DAY AND AGE, adverb. (idiomatic) In the current time period of years.
IN THREE DAYS, adverb. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. At or before the time assigned.
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. (with for) Sufficiently early.
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. As time passes.
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. In rhythm.
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. (with with) At the same rhythm as.
IN TIME, prepositional phrase. (music) In the correct tempo.
IN TOO DEEP, adjective. (idiomatic) In a situation where one can't cope.
IN TOTAL, adverb. Including all aspects of something
IN TOTO, adverb. In total
IN TOUCH, adverb. (idiomatic) In contact, or in communication.
IN TOUCH, adverb. (rugby) (of a ball or a player) outside the playing area or touching the touchlines of the playing area.
IN TOW, adjective. (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) Pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope.
IN TOW, adjective. (figuratively) (usually of persons) Following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled.
IN TOW, adverb. (of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) In a manner involving being pulled by means of an attached line.
IN TOW, adverb. (figuratively) (usually of persons) In a manner of movement characterized by following another and being under the direction of that other, as if attached by a line and being pulled.
IN TOWN, prepositional phrase. (of a person) at the town or city where one lives; at the town or city being referenced.
IN TRAIN, adjective. In progress, underway.
IN TRANS, adverb. Short for in transition.
IN TRANSIT, adjective. In the process of being transported.
IN TRANSITION, adverb. Undergoing transformation from one's biological sex to the opposite.
IN TRANSITU, adverb. (legal) in transit; during transportation
IN TROUBLE, prepositional phrase. Suffering difficulties.
IN TROUBLE, prepositional phrase. (chiefly of a child) Liable to be punished for misbehavior; in disgrace.
IN TROUBLE, prepositional phrase. (euphemistic) Pregnant, unmarried, and not likely to be married before giving birth.
IN TRUE, prepositional phrase. Properly aligned; in alignment.
IN TRUTH, adverb. Truthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.
IN TUNE, prepositional phrase. (music) Having the correct musical pitch.
IN TUNE, prepositional phrase. (usually with "with") In a sympathetic relationship (with something or someone).
IN TURN, adverb. One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
IN TURN, adverb. In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
IN TURN, adverb. In response; in return.
IN TURN, adverb. Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy.
IN TWAIN, adverb. In halves; into two parts; asunder
IN TWO, prepositional phrase. (set phrase) Into two halves.
IN TWO DAYS, adverb. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)
IN TWO MINDS, adjective. Alternative form of of two minds
IN TWO SHAKES, adverb. (dated) (idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.
IN TWO SHAKES OF A COW'S TAIL, adverb. Alternative form of in two shakes
IN TWO SHAKES OF A DOG'S TAIL, adverb. Alternative form of in two shakes
IN TWO SHAKES OF A DUCK'S TAIL, adverb. Alternative form of in two shakes
IN TWO SHAKES OF A LAMB'S TAIL, adverb. Alternative form of in two shakes
IN TWOS, adverb. Grouped by pairs; arranged in groups of two.
IN UNISON, noun. State of moving or acting all at the same time
IN URE, adjective. (obsolete) In use, in practice.
IN URE, adverb. (obsolete) Into use, into practice.
IN USE, adjective. Currently being used
IN UTERO, adverb. Occurring or residing within the uterus or womb; unborn.
IN VACUO, adverb. In a partial or full vacuum
IN VAIN, adverb. (idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.
IN VAIN, adverb. (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
IN VIEW, prepositional phrase. Visible; in sight
IN VIEW OF, preposition. Used other than as an idiom: see in,‎ view,‎ of.
IN VIEW OF, preposition. (idiomatic) considering
IN VIRTUE OF, preposition. (idiomatic) by virtue of
IN VITRO, adjective. In an artificial environment outside the living organism.
IN VITRO, adverb. In an artificial environment outside the living organism.
IN VITRO FERTILISATION, noun. (medicine) Alternative spelling of in vitro fertilization
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION, noun. (medicine) The fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body; normally used as a treatment for infertility
IN VIVO, adjective. Within a living organism.
IN VIVO, adverb. Within a living organism.
IN WAYS, adjective. To some extent, partially
IN WITH A CHANCE, adjective. (idiomatic) having a chance.
IN WRITING, adverb. Via a written message, as opposed to verbally or via other means.
IN YOUR FACE, interjection. (idiomatic) An exclamation of derision and contempt.

Dictionary definition

IN, noun. A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
IN, noun. A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite.
IN, noun. A state in midwestern United States.
IN, adverb. To or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the door".
IN, adjective. Holding office; "the in party".
IN, adjective. Directed or bound inward; "took the in bus"; "the in basket".
IN, adjective. Currently fashionable; "the in thing to do"; "large shoulder pads are in".

Wise words

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
Plutarch