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Meaning of the word into in English

What does into mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

into

US /ˈɪn.tuː/
UK /ˈɪn.tuː/
"into" picture

Preposition

1.

expressing movement or direction to a point within or to the interior of something

Example:
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She walked into the room.
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He jumped into the pool.
Synonym:
insidewithininwardly
2.

expressing a change of state or condition

Example:
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The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
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He translated the book into Spanish.
3.

indicating the result of a calculation or process

Example:
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Two into six goes three times.
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Divide the class into groups.
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