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Definition of: within
(with·in′, with-) adverb
1. In the inner part; interiorly.
2. Inside the body, heart, or mind.
3. Indoors.
—prep.
1. In the inner or interior part or parts of; inside: within the house.
2. In the limits, range, or compass of (a specified time, space, or distance): within a mile of here; within ten minutes' walk.
3. Not exceeding (a specified quantity): Live within your means.
4. In the reach, limit, or scope of: within my power. See synonyms under AT. [OE withinnan <with with + innan in]
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