within
From Old English 'wiðinnan', meaning 'from inside'.
ADP
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Inside the limits, boundaries, or scope of something. This can refer to physical space, a period of time, or an abstract concept like a set of rules or expectations.
- The package should arrive within three business days. — This indicates a time limit.
- Keep your pets within the fenced yard. — This refers to a physical boundary.
- The decision falls within the mayor's authority. — This describes the scope of power or responsibility.
- We are working within a tight budget. — This refers to financial constraints.
ADV
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Antonyms
externally
Inside; internally; in or to the interior. Used when the context of the location is already understood or implied, or when referring to one's own mind or being.