In (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Indium
• Atomic Number 49

Hypernyms

• Metallic Element

Meaning ²

A state in midwestern United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

• Indiana
• Hoosier State
• Ind.

Meaning ³

A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

• The pencil was 7 inches long, but I cut it down to 5 inches.
• She measured the width of the door frame in inches to ensure the shelf would fit.
• The table was exactly 36 inches tall, which was perfect for the kids.
• The dressmaker measured the hem in inches to ensure a precise fold.
• The picture frame was 20 inches wide and 30 inches tall.

Synonyms

• Inch

Hypernyms

• Linear Unit