into

/ˈɪntu/
preposition
  1. To the inside or interior of something; toward or in the direction of the inside.
    • The cat jumped into the box and fell asleep.
    • He poured the milk into a glass.
    • She walked into the room and closed the door.
  2. Indicates a change of state or transformation.
    • The old factory was converted into an apartment building.
    • She cut the paper into small pieces.
    • The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
  3. Indicates involvement or interest in an activity or subject.
    • Are you into science fiction movies?
    • She got into photography during the pandemic.
    • He is really into playing the guitar these days.
  4. Indicates division or separation.
    • The teacher divided the class into four groups.
    • Cut the cake into eight slices.
    • The river splits into two branches near the delta.
  5. Indicates hitting or colliding with something.
    • I accidentally walked into the glass door.
    • He bumped into an old friend at the grocery store.
    • The car ran into a tree during the storm.
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