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Universal Words preposition, adverb preposition 1 before a particular period of time has passed; during a particular period of time: You should receive a reply within seven days. * The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. * Two elections were held within the space of a year. 2 not further than a particular distance from sth: a house within a mile of the station * Is it within walking distance? 3 inside the range or limits of sth: That question is not within the scope of this talk. * We are now within range of enemy fire. * He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). OPPOUTSIDE 4 (formal) inside sth/sb: The noise seems to be coming from within the building. * There is discontent within the farming industry. * Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. adverb (formal) inside: Cleaner required. Apply within. (= on a sign)