NYT Dictionary

WITHIN

/wɪðˈɪn/
PrepositionAdverbAdjectivewith-INwith-in · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

insideininteriorinward

Antonyms

outsideoutwithwithout

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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