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- [in]
- /ɪn/
- /ɪnz/
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- [in]
- /ɪn/
Definitions of ins word
- preposition ins (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park. 1
- preposition ins (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn. 1
- preposition ins (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes. 1
- preposition ins (used to indicate limitation or qualification, as of situation, condition, relation, manner, action, etc.): to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance. 1
- preposition ins (used to indicate means): sketched in ink; spoken in French. 1
- preposition ins (used to indicate motion or direction from outside to a point within) into: Let's go in the house. 1
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Origin of ins
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1925-30 for def 28; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German, Dutch, Old Frisian, Old Saxon, Gothic in, Old Norse ī, Latin in, Greek en, Lithuanian į
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Parts of speech for Ins
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ins popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ins usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ins
noun ins
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
- door — a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
verb ins
- swing — to play (music) in the style of swing.
- fit in — belong
- run with — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- cut off — If you cut something off, you remove it with a knife or a similar tool.
Antonyms for ins
noun ins
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
- outlet — an opening or passage by which anything is let out; vent; exit.
- prohibition — the act of prohibiting.
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
verb ins
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- facilitate — to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.): Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.