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
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“Into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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