Definition von in 4 im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
You use in to specify which feature or aspect of something you are talking about. The movie is nearly two hours in length There is a big difference in the amounts that banks charge. a real increase in the standard of living
If something or someone is in a particular state or situation, that is their present state or situation. The economy was in trouble Dave was in a hurry to get back to work Their equipment was in poor condition
You use in to indicate how someone is expressing something. Information is given to the patient verbally and in writing. lessons in languages other than Spanish
You use in to indicate the feeling or desire which someone has when they do something, or which causes them to do it. Simpson looked at them in surprise Chris was weeping in anger and grief
You use in when saying that someone or something has a particular quality. He had all the qualities I was looking for in a partner `I don't agree,' she said, surprised at the strength in her own voice
If a particular quality or ability is in you, you naturally have it. Violence is not in his nature
If something is in a particular colour, it has that colour. white flowers edged in pink
You use in in expressions such as in a row or in a ball to describe the arrangement or shape of something. The cards need to be laid out in two rows Her ear, shoulder and hip are in a straight line