into (A1)
preposition
Pronunciation: ˈɪntuː
Definition
Expressing movement or action that leads to a particular state or condition.
Examples
The caterpillar changed into a butterfly.
He broke the toy into many pieces.
The company has grown into a large business.
How to Use into
- into a (prepositional phrase)
- Entering a place or situation. — "He went into a shop."
- into [something] (prepositional phrase)
- Engaged with or interested in something. — "She is into photography."
- turn into (phrasal verb)
- To change or become something else. — "The tadpole will turn into a frog."
- break into (phrasal verb)
- To enter a place unlawfully. — "The thieves broke into the house."
- into pieces (collocation)
- Separated into small parts. — "The vase fell and broke into pieces."
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