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wi

thin

before a specific period of time passesbefore a specific period of time passes

Examples

They sold out within minutes of opening.
Results should be available within 24 hours.
The issue was resolved within a week.

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wi

thin

1

before a specific period of time passes

They sold out within minutes of opening.
Results should be available within 24 hours.
The issue was resolved within a week.
Repairs must be completed within five days.
The plant will bloom within two months.

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2

in or enclosed by the inner part or space of something

The documents were hidden within the drawer.
A faint echo could be heard within the cave.
The seeds are stored within a secure vault.
There was a strange smell within the old house.
Moisture accumulated within the walls.

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3

inside the range of being reached, seen, heard, or affected

Keep dangerous items within reach of adults only.
The boat was barely within sight on the horizon.
I could feel tension within earshot of their argument.
The noise was coming from somewhere within hearing distance.
The goal is finally within grasp.

4

used to indicate being close to or just short of a quantity or standard

She scored within five points of a perfect grade.
The missile landed within a meter of the target.
His estimate was within a small margin of error.
They finished the race within seconds of each other.
We stayed within two votes of winning.

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5

at or inside a specified physical distance

The school is located within walking distance.
The cabin lies within a few miles of the lake.
The market is within ten blocks of here.
There's a train station within half a mile.
She lives within easy driving distance of her office.

6

used to refer to someone or something staying inside particular limits, rules, or guidelines

She acted within the law at all times.
The team stayed within budget.
He remained within acceptable behavior.
All employees are required to work within the guidelines.
They negotiated within the framework of the agreement.

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in line with in accordance with inside in compliance with under

7

used to refer to existing as part of an internal group or system

Tensions grew within the company.
Policies changed within the department.
Disagreements erupted within the council.
Loyalty remained strong within the ranks.
Discussions occurred within the leadership.

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8

used to refer to internal emotional, mental, or physical experiences

She found the courage within herself.
The answers lie within you.
Conflict arose within his conscience.
A quiet peace settled within him as he listened to the music.
She felt a strong determination growing within herself.

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