Within

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /wɪˈðɪn/
• Scotland IPA: /wɪˈθɪn/
• Hyphenation: with + in

Origin

Old English wiþinnan. More at - + in.

Full definition of within

Preposition

1. Indicates spatial enclosure or containment.
   within his hearing;  within her studio
• 1908, Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows,The Rat... lightly stepped into a little boat which the Mole had not observed. It was painted blue outside and white within, and was just the size for two animals; and the Mole's whole heart went out to it at once....
2. Indicates figurative inclusion within the scope of.
   within five seconds of breaking the record;  within an inch of falling overboard
• 2011, Tom Fordyce, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 12-19 France http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15210221.stmEngland struck back with a fine try from Ben Foden and closed to within seven points with three minutes left when Mark Cueto capitalised on a break from replacement Matt Banahan.
3. Before the specified duration ends.
   Leave here within three days.
• 2012, June 9, Owen Phillips, And Netherlands, backed by a typically noisy and colourful travelling support, started the second period in blistering fashion and could have had four goals within 10 minutes

Antonyms

• without
• outside
• outwith

Adverb

1. in or into the interior; inside