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Phonetic: "/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The process of constructing.

Example: Construction is underway on the new bridge.

Definition: Anything that has been constructed.

Example: The engineer marvelled at his construction.

Definition: The trade of building structures.

Example: He had worked in construction all his life.

Definition: A building, model or some other structure.

Example: The office was a construction of steel and glass.

Definition: A (usually non-representational) structure, such as a collage etc.

Example: "Construction in string and clockwork" took first prize.

Definition: The manner in which something is built.

Example: A thing of simple construction.

Definition: (grammar) A group of words arranged to form a meaningful phrase.

Definition: The act or result of construing the meaning of something.

Example: American conservatives tend to favor strict construction of the Constitution.

Definition: The meaning or interpretation of a text, action etc.; the way something is viewed by an observer or onlooker.

Definition: A geometric figure of arcs and line segments that is drawable with a straightedge and compass.

Phonetic: "/ɪn/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

Example: His parents got him an in with the company.

Definition: (chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

Definition: The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

Definition: A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.

Phonetic: "/ɪn/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To enclose.

Definition: To take in; to harvest.

Phonetic: "/ɪn/"

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

Example: Is Mr. Smith in?

Definition: Located inside something.

Example: Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.

Definition: (of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.

Example: If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.

Definition: Inserted or fitted into something.

Example: I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!

Definition: Having been collected or received.

Example: The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.

Definition: In fashion; popular.

Example: Skirts are in this year.

Definition: Incoming.

Example: the in train

Definition: (of the sails of a vessel) Furled or stowed.

Definition: Of the tide, at or near its highest level.

Example: You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.

Definition: With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin.

Example: in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband

Definition: Currently batting.

Definition: Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.

Example: He is very in with the Joneses.

Definition: Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.

Example: I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!

Phonetic: "/ɪn/"

Part Of Speech: adverb

Definition: At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.

Example: He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.

Definition: Towards the speaker or other reference point.

Example: For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.

Definition: So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

Example: Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.

Definition: Still eligible to play, e.g. able to bat in cricket and baseball.

Example: He went for the wild toss but wasn't able to stay in.

Definition: After the beginning of something.

Example: The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.

Definition: (in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.

Phonetic: "/ɪn/"

Part Of Speech: preposition

Definition: Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

Definition: Into.

Example: Less water gets in your boots this way.

Definition: Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.

Example: In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.

Definition: Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.

Phonetic: "/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

Example: Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.

Definition: Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.

Example: Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.

Definition: An official journey made by a monarch or other high personage; a state journey, a circuit.

Definition: A journey forward; travel.

Definition: Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance.

Example: The thick branches overhanging the path made progress difficult.