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into en · ADP

Pronunciation

  • [ɪɳʈɨ] Tamil Nadu
  • /ˈɪn.tuː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈɪn.tə/ (unstressed) before consonants
  • /ˈɪɳʈʊ/ (South-Asia)
  • /ˈɪn.tʊ/ (before-vowel, unstressed)
  • /ˈɪn.tɪv/ (Northumbria)
  • (US) audio
  • /ˈɪn.tɪ/ (Northumbria)
  • /ˈɪn.tʊv/ Ottawa Valley, before vowels
  • /ˈɪn.tiː/ (Northumbria)
  • /ˈɪn.tu/ (Canada, US)
  • [ɪɳʈu] Tamil Nadu

Etymology

From Middle English in-to, from Old English intō, equivalent to in + to. Cognate with Scots intae.

Meanings

  1. To or towards the inside of.
    • He used to drop into my chambers once in a while to smoke, and was first-rate company. When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him. I liked the man for his own sake, and even had he promised to turn out a celebrity it would have had no weight with me. 1897 December (indicated as 1898), Winston Churchill, chapter I, in The Celebrity: An Episode, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company; London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., →OCLC, page 2:
    • The nomads shave intricate designs into their camels' fur.
    • Mary danced into the house.
    • She eased her enormous frame into the chair.
    • Then for St. Ambroſe, his expreſſion is but in aquis ſe merſit, that is, he dipped himſelf in the waters, not in aquas ſe merſit, he dipped himſelf into the waters. A great deal of difference betwixt in and into. The firſt would import that being in the waters he dipped himſelf, which might be ſaid, though he dipped but part of himſelf in them. The ſecond would import his dipping of himſelf into the waters, which would lye fairlieſt to be underſtood of a total immerſion. 1678, William Walker, “Other Ways of Baptizing besides That of a Total Immersion Used in the Church, in All, or Most Ages and Places of It”, in Βακτισμῶν Διδαχή, The Doctrine of Baptisms: or, A Discourse of Dipping and Sprinkling; […], London: […] Robert Pawlet, […], →OCLC, §. 14, pages 86–87:
    • This time Cudicini was left helpless when Natcho stepped up to expertly curl the ball into the top corner. 2011 November 3, Chris Bevan, “Rubin Kazan 1-0 Tottenham”, in BBC Sport:
    • Pour the wine into the decanter.
  2. To or towards the region of.
    • The eagle flew off into the wide blue sky.
    • We left the house and walked into the street.
  3. To the condition or state.
    • They lulled us into thinking we still had time.
  4. Against, especially with force or violence.
    • Hundreds of readers were tricked into sending them money.
    • I wasn't careful, and walked into a wall.
    • My boss surprised me into admitting I'd been leaving work early lately.
    • The car crashed into the tree.
  5. Indicates transition into another form or substance.
    • I carved the piece of driftwood into a sculpture of a whale.
    • His English is still in its beginning stages, like my Creole, but he was able to translate some Creole songs that he's written into English—not the best English, but English nonetheless. 2002, Matt Cyr, Something to Teach Me: Journal of an American in the Mountains of Haiti, Educa Vision, Inc., →ISBN, page 25:
    • Right before our eyes, Jake turned into a wolf!
  6. Indicates division or the creation of subgroups or sections.
    • A cow's stomach is divided into four chambers.
    • Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16. Charging school fees is illegal, and so is sorting pupils into ability groups by streaming or setting. 2013 July 19, Peter Wilby, “Finland spreads word on schools”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 6, page 30:
  7. After the start of.
    • About 20 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported a fire on board.
    • "[…] They talk of you as if you were Croesus—and I expect the beggars sponge on you unconscionably." And Vickers launched forth into a tirade very different from his platform utterances. He spoke with extreme contempt of the dense stupidity exhibited on all occasions by the working classes. 1918, W[illiam] B[abington] Maxwell, chapter XIII, in The Mirror and the Lamp, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, →OCLC:
  8. (colloquial) Interested in or attracted to.
    • My date for tonight has black hair, and I'm into that.
    • Seems fitting for you, though; I figured you'd be into this. 2025 June 20, Gooseworx, “Untitled” (19:08 from the start), in The Amazing Digital Circus, episode 5, spoken by Zooble (Ashley Nichols):
    • She's really heavily into Shakespeare right now.
    • I was into you, but I'm over it now / And I was trying to be nice / But nothing's getting through, so let me spell it out[…] 2021 August 13, Gayle, Sara Davis, David Pittenger, “abcdefu”, in A Study of the Human Experience Volume One, performed by Gayle:
  9. Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with “goes”.
    • How many times does 24 go into 48?
    • Three goes into six two times.
  10. (India, UK, archaic) Expressing the operation of multiplication.
    • Five into three is fifteen.
  11. Investigating the subject (of).
    • There have been calls for research into the pesticides that are blamed for the decline in bee populations.
  12. (colloquial) Attacking or fighting a person.
    • I'll be d—d if I don't sarve out that ould cantin', cheatin', blackguard, Meeks! As sure as eggs is eggs, I'll be into him like a thousand o' bricks! 1842, Charles Knox, Softness: A Novel, volume 2, page 228:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
intiv Northumbria, alternative lexicographic

Deriveds

into the stratosphere · go off into the weeds · slip into something more comfortable · drop into · into thin air · coming into the world · put the fear of God into · throw one's hat into the ring · beat into shape · tear into · into place · bump into · fire into the sun · beat one's swords into ploughshares · fall back into · spring into action · throw into a cocked hat · whip into shape · a into g · fall into a trap · kick into the long grass · paint oneself into a corner · hop into · get up into · scare into · fall into one's lap · knock into a cocked hat · play into the hands of · burst into flower · run into the ground · put into practice · into the wide blue yonder · lean into · step into someone's shoes · get into shape · get one's a into g · come into play · luck into · tie into · go into one's shell · dig oneself into a hole · be into · throw a spanner into the works · come into being · move into · bog into · step into · pull into · lock into · pour honey into one's ear · put one's whole pussy into · into shape · eat into · take the law into one's own hands · hit into the long grass · plough into · dial into · bring into being · go gentle into that good night · sock into · light into · throw oneself into · come into the world · build into · go into the long grass · burst into tears · disappear into thin air · call into doubt · into detail · check into · run into one · play into · melt into · throw a monkey wrench into the works · rub the fear of God into · once more into the breach · give into · get one's teeth into · beat one's swords into plowshares · make into · box oneself into a corner · ride off into the sunset · coming into force · knock into · read into · fall into the wrong hands · toss one's hat into the ring · kick into touch · put into effect · get stuck into · rope into · drop into someone's lap · turn a setback into a comeback · stumble into · get one's claws into · bunk into · stare into space · put one's shoulder into · stop into · knock someone into the middle of next week · beat into · lick into shape · put into words · squeeze into · beat into fits · spit into the wind · settle into · deliver over into · enter into · knock some sense into · launch into · take matters into one's own hands · press into service · take it into one's head · fly into a rage · break into · plunge into · step into the breach · put into context · fly into · run into a brick wall · piss into the wind · sink one's teeth into · log into · feed into · bring into play · stick one's nose into · put into action · controlled flight into terrain · write oneself into a corner · into time · sign into · descend into the arena · barge into · work into the ground · come into · get one's fingers into · punt into the long grass · set fire into · lam into · run into · throw a wrench into the works · thereinto · heave into view · play into someone's hand · throw an ant into a sty · enough sense to pound sand into a rathole · fall into oneself · offence taken into consideration · fall into someone's hands · slide into the DMs · walk into · get one's hooks into · hoe into · get into character · blow into · buy into · start into · get into one's stride · go into · take the matter into one's own hands · fit into · enter into the equation · drive something into the ground · take into consideration · slip into · put one's back into · call into question · play into the hand of · look into · you can't put the toothpaste back into the tube · pitch into · dig into · get into someone's pants · get one's ass into gear · lace into · come into effect · slide into someone's DMs · offence to be taken into consideration · drag into · weasel into · turn into a pumpkin · jump into action · crawl into a hole · heave into sight · get into someone's head · cry into one's beer · turn into · ace into · rolled into one · put something into perspective · sign into law · get into the wrong hands · key into · blend into the woodwork · lay into · into a millstone · click into gear · drum into · get right into it · into the bargain · let into · bounce into · dip a toe into · fall into someone's lap · fall into place · out of the frying pan and into the fire · jack into · bring into line · talk someone into something · turn something into an art form · beat into a cocked hat · get one's arse into gear · you can't get a quart into a pint pot · go into detail · burst into flames · into space · bash into shape · it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God · take law into one's own hands · climb into · poke one's nose into · break into a run · whereinto · pound sand into a rathole · get into trouble · tuck into · book into · burst into flame · weep into one's beer · you can't turn a hoe into a housewife · drive into the ground · dip into · Journey into Space · talk into · gazinta · grow into · chip into · knock into shape · get into it · leap into action · burst into · put one's heart into · pee into the wind · tap into · take into account · breathe new life into · push into the long grass · vanish into thin air · put into one's own head · bang into · pour into · back oneself into a corner · fall into · rip into · come into one's own · plow into · marry into · plug into · get into the act · bust into · cut into · back into · draw into · pale into insignificance · come into force · swing into action · play into someone's hands · get into · suck into

Relateds

to · inside · in · onto

Translations (147)

fr parmi (going inside) · es adentro de (going inside) · ar دَاخِل (going inside) · grc εἴσω (going inside) · fr à l'intérieur de (going inside) · ar فِي (going to a geographic region) · vot süäme (going inside) · pl na (producing, becoming) · mg ao anatin'ny (going inside) · et -sse (going inside) · cs do (colloquial: intensely interested in) · it di (after the start of) · it in (taking distinct arguments to distinct values) · es en (producing, becoming) · uk до (going inside) · fi alkamisesta (after the start of) · it in (producing, becoming) · wyi booje (going inside) · ru в (against, with force) · de in (going inside) · fi kiinnostunut (colloquial: intensely interested in) · uk в (going inside) · ru увлечён (colloquial: intensely interested in) · de gegen (against, with force) · hu -be (going inside) · be у (going inside) · tyv иштинче (going inside) · sq për në (going inside) · uk у (going inside) · pl do (going to a geographic region) · pl w (producing, becoming) · sco intae (going inside) · de auf (taking distinct arguments to distinct values) · es vacilarle (colloquial: intensely interested in) · pl w (going inside) · arz جوا (going inside) · ru на (going to a geographic region) · sco intil (going inside) · vro sisse (going inside) · la in (going inside) · it appassionato m di (colloquial: intensely interested in) · es llamarle la atención (colloquial: intensely interested in) · de in (producing, becoming) · lt į (going inside) · eo en (going inside) · tpi long (going inside) · he בעניין (colloquial: intensely interested in) · it in (expressing the operation of division) · it verso (going to a geographic region) · de hinsichtlich (investigating the subject) · mi hei (producing, becoming) · es bacilarle (colloquial: intensely interested in) · cs v (producing, becoming) · sv till (producing, becoming) · ga isteach go (going to a geographic region) · he לתוך (going inside) · be да (going inside) · pl zainteresowany (colloquial: intensely interested in) · fi alusta (after the start of) · de nach (investigating the subject) · id menjadi (producing, becoming) · it di (investigating the subject) · ga i (producing, becoming) · is inn í (going inside) · pt a fim (colloquial: intensely interested in) · de in (expressing the operation of division) · sv in i (against, with force) · ar فِي (against, with force) · ang on (going inside) · fr dans (going inside) · hu -ba (going inside) · de in (going to a geographic region) · pt em (producing, becoming) · fr à propos de (investigating the subject) · ga isteach i (against, with force) · ht nan (going inside) · de gen (going to a geographic region) · it in (going inside) · fr dans (against, with force) · vi vào trong (going inside) · pl razy (taking distinct arguments to distinct values) · arz في (against, with force) · hu -vé (producing, becoming) · kk ішінге (going inside) · ru в (producing, becoming) · th เข้าไป (going inside) · fi innostunut (colloquial: intensely interested in) · tr karşı (against, with force) · da ind i (going inside) · pl dzielony przez (expressing the operation of division) · tyv иштинге (going inside) · ms ke dalam (going inside) · km ក្នុង (going inside) · ar إِلَّى (producing, becoming) · pt em (against, with force) · hu -vá (producing, becoming) · ca en (going inside) · grc εἰς (going inside) · sk do (colloquial: intensely interested in) · es fliparle (colloquial: intensely interested in) · es ser como tonto para (colloquial: intensely interested in) · pt para dentro de (going inside) · de für (colloquial: intensely interested in) · be ў (going inside) · it interessato m a (colloquial: intensely interested in) · ru в (going to a geographic region) · ga i rith (after the start of) · cs do (going inside) · grc ἐς (going inside) · es sentirse atraído por (colloquial: intensely interested in) · pl w (against, with force) · ga faoi (investigating the subject) · arz لـ (producing, becoming) · es asiduo de/por/“con”/en (lo de) (colloquial: intensely interested in) · it andando verso (going inside) · ga tugtha do (colloquial: intensely interested in) · fr dans (going to a geographic region) · de in (if deformable) (against, with force) · cs do (taking distinct arguments to distinct values) · fi -stä (investigating the subject) · pl po rozpoczęciu (after the start of) · es chiflarle (colloquial: intensely interested in) · sv in i (going inside) · fr en (producing, becoming) · fr en (going to a geographic region) · fr au milieu de (going inside) · vi vào (going inside) · el σε (going inside) · ca en (producing, becoming) · arz في (going to a geographic region) · it contro (against, with force) · sv in i (after the start of) · es para dentro de (going inside) · ga isteach i (going inside) · et sisse (going inside) · fi päin (against, with force) · tr içine (going inside) · swb moni mwa (going inside) · ms ke dalam (going to a geographic region) · fi -sta (investigating the subject) · dsb do (going inside) · ru на (taking distinct arguments to distinct values) · it verso (going inside) · nb inn i (going inside) · ru в (going inside) · cy i mewn i (going inside) · pt até (going to a geographic region)