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.

Part of speechPreposition Syllables2 (in·to)

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"

📖 Try the live tool

Look up the definition of any word in the Definition Finder.

Open Definition Finder for into →

Related tools for into