The Opposite(Antonym) of “out”
The antonyms of out are in, inside, and within. These antonyms describe the opposite spatial relationship between an object or person and a location. While out indicates being outside or away from a place, in, inside, and within indicate being inside or within a place.
Definitions and Examples of in, inside, within
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located or situated inside or within something.
Example
She is in the house.
In or into the interior of something; within something.
Example
The cat is inside the box.
Inside or enclosed by something; not outside of something.
Example
The treasure is within the cave.
Key Differences: in vs inside vs within
- 1In is used to describe something that is located inside or within something else.
- 2Inside is used to describe the position of something that is in the interior of something else.
- 3Within is used to describe something that is enclosed by or not outside of something else.
Effective Usage of in, inside, within
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe the location of objects or people.
- 2Directions: Use these antonyms to give or follow directions.
- 3Prepositions: Use these antonyms to practice prepositions and improve your grammar.
Remember this!
The antonyms in, inside, and within describe the opposite spatial relationship between an object or person and a location compared to out. Use these antonyms to describe spatial relationships, give directions, practice prepositions, and improve your grammar.
