into
preposition
in·to ˈin-(ˌ)tü 
-tə
1
—used as a function word to indicate entry, introduction, insertion, superposition, or inclusion
came 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
4
a
: 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 occupied
far into the night
6
—used as a function word to indicate the dividend in division
dividing 3 into 6 gives 2
Example Sentences
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. See More
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Etymology
Middle English, from Old English intō, from in entry 2 + tō to
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
into
preposition in·to ˈin-tə
-tü
1
—used to indicate entry, introduction, or inclusion
came into the roomenter into an agreement
2
a
: to the state, condition, or form of
got into trouble
divide into four parts
b
: to the occupation, action, or possession of
go into farming
3
: against sense 4
ran into a wall
4
: involved with or interested in
was never into abstract art