| query | Something that happens or exists w_____ a society, organization, or system, happens or exists inside it.Something that happens or exists within a society, organization, or system, happens or exists inside it. The motives that attract people to work within a social service are variable. ...the spirit of self-sacrifice within an army. Within criminal law almost anything could be defined as 'crime'. The Church of England, with threats of split from within, has still to make up its mind. |
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| word | within |
| full-definition | preposition If something is within a place, area, or object, it is inside it or surrounded by it. Clients are entertained within private dining rooms. An olive-coloured tent stood within a thicket of trees. Land-use can vary enormously even within a small country. A small voice called from within. 'Yes, just coming.' Something that happens or exists within a society, organization, or system, happens or exists inside it. The motives that attract people to work within a social service are variable. ...the spirit of self-sacrifice within an army. Within criminal law almost anything could be defined as 'crime'. The Church of England, with threats of split from within, has still to make up its mind. If you experience a particular feeling, you can say that it is within you. He's coping much better within himself. You've got to identify these inadequacies within yourself. 'God!' cried Dennis from within. 'Oh, my God!' If something is within a particular limit or set of rules, it does not go beyond it or is not more than what is allowed . Troops have agreed to stay within specific boundaries to avoid confrontations. Exercise within your comfortable limit. The film will be finished within its budget. If you are within a particular distance of a place, you are less than that distance from it. The man was within a few feet of him. It was within easy walking distance of the hotel. The rebels have advanced to within 150 kms of the capital. Within a particular length of time means before that length of time has passed . About 40% of all students entering as freshmen graduate within 4 years. Within 24 hours the deal was completed. If something is within sight, within earshot, or within reach, you can see it, hear it, or reach it. His boat was moored within sight of West Church. The people at every table within earshot fell silent instantly. Amy looked to see if there was anything within reach that she could give him. |
| cefr-level | B1 |
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