1. with.in \with-'in, with-\ av [ME withinne, fr. OE withinnan, fr. with + innan inward]ly, within, fr. in 1: in or into the interior : INSIDE 2: in one's inner thought, disposition, or character : INWARDLY 2. within pp 1: in the inner part of 2: in or into the limits or compass of : as 2a: before the end of {gone ~ a week} 2b1: not beyond the quantity, degree, or limitations of {lives ~ h is income} 2b2: in or into the scope or sphere of {~ the jurisdiction of the state} 2b3: in or into the range of {~ reach ~ sight} 2b4: - used as a function word to indicate a specified difference or mar gin of error {came ~ two points of a perfect mark} 2c: not farther than : nearer than {~ a mile of the town} 3: to the inside of : INTO {revolt from ~} 3. within n : an inner place or area {revolt from ~} 4. within aj : being inside : ENCLOSED