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within

/wɪˈθɪn/
adjective
  1. In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

    "the within appeal"

adverb
  1. In or into the interior; inside.

preposition
  1. In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

    "within her studio"

  2. In the scope or range of.

    "within his hearing;  her within five seconds of breaking the record;  within an inch of falling overboard"

  3. Before the specified duration ends.

    "Leave here within three days."

Antonymsoutside, outwith, without

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