into
preposition
in·to
ˈin-(ˌ)tü 
-tə
1
—used as a function word to indicate entry, introduction, insertion, superposition, or inclusion
came into the house
enter into an alliance
2
: in the direction of
looking into the sun
3
: to a position of contact with : against
ran into a wall
4
a
: to the state, condition, or form of
got into trouble
b
: to the occupation, action, or possession of
go into farming
c
: involved with or interested in
into sports
not into her music
5
—used as a function word to indicate a period of time or an extent of space part of which is passed or occupied
far into the night
6
—used as a function word to indicate the dividend in division
dividing 3 into 6 gives 2
Examples of into in a Sentence
She came into the room.
a medicine injected into the bloodstream
Please put the bowl into the sink.
They were heading into town.
He jumped into the pool.
She was just staring into space.
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The Chicago Cubs have done a lot to shape their team into a postseason contender over the last few months, and, to this point, it's paid off quite well.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the events of this season will transform Ellie into something closer to game Ellie, if not physically than at least emotionally.
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“Into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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into
preposition
in·to
ˈin-tə
-tü
1
—used to indicate entry, introduction, or inclusion
came into the room
enter into an agreement
2
a
: to the state, condition, or form of
got into trouble
divide into four parts
b
: to the occupation, action, or possession of
go into farming
3
: against sense 4
ran into a wall
4
: involved with or interested in
was never into abstract art
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