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."

Synonyms of into

Words with a similar meaning to into:

• in
• to
• towards
• inside

Antonyms of into

Words with the opposite meaning to into:

• out of
• from

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