American English
/wɪˈðɪn/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Inside a particular place, area, group, or thing.
“Within” is usually pronounced /wɪˈðɪn/. Some speakers use /wɪˈθɪn/ instead; both pronunciations are correct.
Inside a particular place, area, group, or thing.
There is a café within the building.
The answer lies within the team.
within the city · within the company · within the building
within + noun phrase
within + the + noun + of + noun
Before a stated amount of time has passed; no later than that time.
Please reply within three days.
The package should arrive within a week.
Within two days means no later than two days from now; it does not say exactly when.
within 24 hours · within a week · within a month
within + time period
within + number + day(s)/week(s)/month(s)
Not beyond a limit, range, rule, or amount.
We must stay within the budget.
The house is within walking distance of the station.
within budget · within limits · within the law · within reach
within + noun phrase
within the limits of + noun
In or toward the inside of a place or thing.
The door opened, and we stepped within.
Light came from within.
from within · come within
verb + within
from within
Close enough to touch, get, or achieve.
Keep your phone within reach.
Close enough to reach by walking.
The store is within walking distance.
Not more than is sensible or acceptable.
You can change the design within reason.