Everyday English pronunciation

into

/ˈɪn.tuː/

Syllables
2
IPA
/ˈɪn.tuː/ · /ˈɪn.tu/
Path
/everyday/into/

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Meaning

preposition

To or towards the inside of.

“Mary danced into the house.”

preposition

To or towards the region of.

“The eagle flew off into the wide blue sky.”

preposition

Against, especially with force or violence.

“I wasn't careful, and walked into a wall”

preposition

Indicates transition into another form or substance.

“I carved the piece of driftwood into a sculpture of a whale.”

preposition

After the start of.

“About 20 minutes into the flight, the pilot reported a fire on board.”

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