Definition of "into"
Kid-friendly meaning of into, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "into" mean?
into (preposition) — moving toward the inside of something.
Example sentences using "into"
Grade K–2
Get into the car.
Grade 3–5
He poured the cereal into the bowl and added a splash of cold milk on top.
Grade 6–8
The choice between 'in' and 'into' matters in careful writing: one describes a state of being inside, the other the act of moving from outside to inside.
Words that rhyme with "into"
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