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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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Naya Tuiasosopo, his relative, orchestrated an elaborate hoax that duped Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o into believing an online girlfriend that actually never existed had died.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
According to the post, the niece had a history of manipulating the late grandmother into buying her expensive gifts, using family tensions to her advantage.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The rap superstar turned the Super Bowl stage into a giant game but didn’t suggest how to win.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 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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