within

adverb, preposition

UK /wɪðˈɪn/

Within can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun): Can you complete the work within a month?

as an adverb (without a following noun): As Helen approached the front door, she could hear a telephone ringing within.

1
inside a period of time
1. 1a
  before the end of a period of time
  We expect an announcement within the next 24 hours.
  The military government has promised to hold free and fair elections within six months.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words referring to time
  then
  all
  last
2. 1b
  during a particular period of time
  Within the past few weeks, 215 people have been arrested.
  Within living memory these mountains were the home of the brown bear.
  Synonyms and related words
  During a particular period of time
  during
  within
  throughout
3. 1c
  used for saying how soon one thing happens after another
  We arrived within two minutes of each other.
  Seventy per cent of patients die within a year of becoming infected with the virus.
2
formalinside an area, building, room, or space
The ticket gives students unlimited free travel within the UK.
As she neared the door, she heard voices within and hesitated.
There were four churches within the walls of the ancient city.
Within, the hotel is simple and friendly with a small lounge and a breakfast room.
Synonyms and related words
Inside a place, object or building
inside
indoors
interior
3
included in the range of things that are possible, reasonable, or allowed
The government was doing everything within its power to help the victims.
Private security firms must still operate within the limits of the law.
within reason (=not more than is reasonable):
I am willing to pay whatever price you ask – within reason.
Synonyms and related words
Everything and including everything
everything
whole
all
4
used when saying what happens in a group or organization
Mr Potter complained about the lack of leadership within the health service.
from within:
The power structure of the country was being threatened from within.
5
not more than a particular distance or amount
1. 5a
  not more than a particular distance away
  A shell exploded within 50 metres of the Allied headquarters.
  within reach of something (=close enough to a place for you to go there easily):
  Hotel Belvedere is within easy reach of the town centre.
  within sight/earshot (=close enough for you to see or hear):
  At last our little boat came within sight of Alexandria Bay.
  ‘Hurry up!’ Dan yelled, as soon as Peter was within earshot.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to or describing distance
  long
  little
  away
2. 5b
  used for showing that a number is almost correct or accurate because the difference is not more than a particular amount
  thermometers capable of measuring temperature to within 3°C
6
formalused when referring to the qualities, feelings, or thoughts that are in someone’s character or mind
I feel a lot more confident within myself.
from within:
She has a kind of spiritual strength that comes from deep within.

单词	within
释义	within adverb, preposition UK /wɪðˈɪn/ Other entries for this word within limits phrase within hearing phrase within the hour phrase in/within sight phrase within someone’s reach phrase wheels within wheels phrase live beyond/within your means phrase within an ace of doing something phrase within walking/driving etc distance phrase within easy walking/driving distance phrase in/within a short space of time phrase within spitting distance (of something) phrase within striking distance (of something) phrase come within a whisker of something phrase come within an inch of doing something phrase be within your rights (to do something) phrase within/beyond the capabilities of someone/something phrase beat/thrash someone (to) within an inch of their life phrase within hearing distance phrase at within hearing called within the bar at bar more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS6 Within can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Can you complete the work within a month? as an adverb (without a following noun): As Helen approached the front door, she could hear a telephone ringing within. 1 inside a period of time 1a before the end of a period of time We expect an announcement within the next 24 hours. The military government has promised to hold free and fair elections within six months. Synonyms and related words General words referring to time then all last 1b during a particular period of time Within the past few weeks, 215 people have been arrested. Within living memory these mountains were the home of the brown bear. Synonyms and related words During a particular period of time during within throughout 1c used for saying how soon one thing happens after another We arrived within two minutes of each other. Seventy per cent of patients die within a year of becoming infected with the virus. 2 formalinside an area, building, room, or space The ticket gives students unlimited free travel within the UK. As she neared the door, she heard voices within and hesitated. There were four churches within the walls of the ancient city. Within, the hotel is simple and friendly with a small lounge and a breakfast room. Synonyms and related words Inside a place, object or building inside indoors interior 3 included in the range of things that are possible, reasonable, or allowed The government was doing everything within its power to help the victims. Private security firms must still operate within the limits of the law. within reason (=not more than is reasonable): I am willing to pay whatever price you ask – within reason. Synonyms and related words Everything and including everything everything whole all 4 used when saying what happens in a group or organization Mr Potter complained about the lack of leadership within the health service. from within: The power structure of the country was being threatened from within. 5 not more than a particular distance or amount 5a not more than a particular distance away A shell exploded within 50 metres of the Allied headquarters. within reach of something (=close enough to a place for you to go there easily): Hotel Belvedere is within easy reach of the town centre. within sight/earshot (=close enough for you to see or hear): At last our little boat came within sight of Alexandria Bay. ‘Hurry up!’ Dan yelled, as soon as Peter was within earshot. Synonyms and related words Relating to or describing distance long little away 5b used for showing that a number is almost correct or accurate because the difference is not more than a particular amount thermometers capable of measuring temperature to within 3°C 6 formalused when referring to the qualities, feelings, or thoughts that are in someone’s character or mind I feel a lot more confident within myself. from within: She has a kind of spiritual strength that comes from deep within. within adverb, preposition US /wɪðˈɪn/ Other entries for this word within limits phrase within hearing phrase within the hour phrase in/within sight phrase within someone’s reach phrase live beyond/within your means phrase within an ace of doing something phrase within walking/driving etc. distance phrase within easy walking/driving distance phrase in/within a short space of time phrase within spitting distance (of something) phrase within striking distance (of something) phrase come within a whisker of something phrase be within your rights (to do something) phrase within/beyond the capabilities of someone/something phrase beat/thrash someone (to) within an inch of their life phrase within hearing distance phrase at within hearing DEFINITIONS6 Within can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Can you complete the work within a month? as an adverb (without a following noun): As Helen approached the front door, she could hear a telephone ringing within. 1 inside a period of time 1a before the end of a period of time We expect an announcement within the next 24 hours. The military government has promised to hold free and fair elections within six months. Synonyms and related words General words referring to time then all last 1b during a particular period of time Within the past few weeks, 215 people have been arrested. Within living memory these mountains were the home of the brown bear. Synonyms and related words During a particular period of time during within throughout 1c used for saying how soon one thing happens after another We arrived within two minutes of each other. Seventy percent of patients die within a year of becoming infected with the virus. 2 formalinside an area, building, room, or space The ticket gives students unlimited free travel within the U.K. As she neared the door, she heard voices within and hesitated. There were four churches within the walls of the ancient city. Within, the hotel is simple and friendly with a small lounge and a breakfast room. Synonyms and related words Inside a place, object or building inside indoors interior 3 included in the range of things that are possible, reasonable, or allowed The government was doing everything within its power to help the victims. Private security firms must still operate within the limits of the law. within reason (=not more than is reasonable): I am willing to pay whatever price you ask – within reason. Synonyms and related words Everything and including everything everything whole all 4 used when saying what happens in a group or organization Mr. Potter complained about the lack of leadership within the department. from within: The power structure of the country was being threatened from within. 5 not more than a particular distance or amount 5a not more than a particular distance away A shell exploded within 150 feet of the Allied headquarters. within reach of something (=close enough to a place for you to go there easily): Hotel Belvedere is within easy reach of the town center. within sight/earshot (=close enough for you to see or hear): At last our little boat came within sight of Alexandria Bay. “Hurry up!” Dan yelled, as soon as Peter was within earshot. Synonyms and related words Relating to or describing distance long little away 5b used for showing that a number is almost correct or accurate because the difference is not more than a particular amount thermometers capable of measuring temperature to within 2° F 6 formalused when referring to the qualities, feelings, or thoughts that are in someone’s personality or mind I feel a lot more confident within myself. from within: She has a kind of spiritual strength that comes from deep within.
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