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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | withinnan |
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a) before a certain period of time has passed : We should have the test results back within 24 hours. He fell sick and died within a matter of weeks. Within an hour of our arrival Caroline was starting to complain.
We should have the test results back within 24 hours.He fell sick and died within a matter of weeks.Within an hour of our arrival Caroline was starting to complain.b) during a certain period of time : the enormous success of televised sport within the last twenty years Within the space of a year, three of the town's factories have closed down.
the enormous success of televised sport within the last twenty yearsWithin the space of a year, three of the town's factories have closed down.2 less than a certain distance from a particular place : The invading troops came within 50 miles of Paris. Within a five mile radius of Ollerton there are several pubs and restaurants.
The invading troops came within 50 miles of Paris.Within a five mile radius of Ollerton there are several pubs and restaurants. within sight/earshot (of something) (=close enough to see or hear) As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.
As she came within sight of the house, she saw two men getting out of a car.3 inside a particular building or area [≠ outside]: Prisoners who died were buried within the walls of the prison. public footpaths within the national park The rooms within were richly furnished.
Prisoners who died were buried within the walls of the prison.public footpaths within the national parkThe rooms within were richly furnished. apply/enquire within (=used on notices on the outside of buildings) Baby rabbits for sale. Enquire within.
Baby rabbits for sale. Enquire within.4 inside a society, organization, or group of people [≠ outside]: There have been a lot of changes within the department since I joined.
There have been a lot of changes within the department since I joined.5 if something stays within a particular limit or set of rules, it does not go beyond that limit : We have to operate within a very tight budget. Security firms have to work strictly within the law.
We have to operate within a very tight budget.Security firms have to work strictly within the law.6 literary or formal inside a person's body or mind [≠ outside]: Elaine felt a pain deep within her. I'm feeling more relaxed within myself.
Elaine felt a pain deep within her.I'm feeling more relaxed within myself.