A1preposition high_frequency_chunk

Into

UK /["/ˈɪntə//ˈɪntu//ˈɪntuː/"]/ US /["/ˈɪntə//ˈɪntu//ˈɪntuː/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

to a position in or inside something

Listen to definition

In simple words: In or to the inside of something.

Examples

• She walked into the room with a big smile.
• The cat jumped into the box and sat quietly.
• He threw his phone into the pool by accident.
• The children ran into the playground to play.
• They moved into a new house last week.

Usage notes

Use 'into' to describe movement or change. It's appropriate in neutral contexts but may sound overly formal in casual speech.

Grammar pattern

preposition + noun/gerund

Memory hint

Think of 'in' + 'to' — entering a door on the way inside.

Collocations

• walk into
• jump into
• get into

Synonyms

• in
• inside
• within

Antonyms

• out of
• away from

Common mistakes

• 'In' vs. 'into' confusion: Learners might use 'in' when action is implied.
• Using 'into' incorrectly with static situations: e.g., 'He is into the room' instead of 'He is in the room.'