into
|in/to|
A1
/ˈɪntuː/
movement or change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'into' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'intō', where 'in' meant 'in' and 'tō' meant 'to'.
Historical Evolution
'intō' changed from Old English and eventually became the modern English word 'into'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in to', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'movement or change of state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else.
She walked into the room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35