English Profile

into · preposition

/ˈɪn.tuː/Full view

into (IN)

A1 toward the inside or middle of something

Dictionary examples:

He's gone into a store across the street.

Let's go into the living room.

Stop running around and get into bed!

Learner example:

I think I left my watch in the kitchen of your house, before we went into the swimming-pool. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

into (CHANGE)

A2 used to show when a person or thing changes from one form or condition to another

Dictionary examples:

Peel the cucumber and chop it into small cubes.

Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages.

We're planning to turn the smallest bedroom into an office.

Learner example:

I like it very much because now I can convert any language into Bengali. (Key English Test; A2; Bengali)

into (HIT)

B1 moving toward something or someone and hitting them

Dictionary example:

He's always walking into things when he doesn't have his glasses on.

Learner example:

Then I bumped into a man... What a surprise! [It] was Thom Yorke. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)

into (TOWARD)

B1 in the direction of something or someone

Dictionary example:

She was looking straight into his eyes.

Learner example:

After we ate Peter looked into my eyes and said: "Sarah I love you", and he kissed me. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

be into sth

B1 to be very interested in something

Dictionary example:

Will's really into jazz.

Learner example:

You see, the countryside is good for vacation, but I'm not so into it that I would like to live there! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)