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  1. prepositions - "Items should be paid for within 14 days <of> <after ...

    May 3, 2024 · The preposition "within" takes a length of time as an object. "14 days" is a length of time. It also takes an optional "of"-phrase which indicates the start of the length of time.

  2. interpretation - What's the meaning of "within x of something ...

    Oct 18, 2018 · For points within a perimeter, of is not used: These trees are within my property. The jar is within my reach. "A-B=2 hours or B-A=2 hours" Mathematically, you could think of within as …

  3. What is the difference between “within” and “inside”?

    Of course "within" may as well be "inside" - you buy a toy, and "3 AA batteries included within" - they may be in the box, and you need to load them into the toy, or they may be already loaded and inside …

  4. What does the phrase "to within" mean? - English Language Learners ...

    Jul 19, 2017 · 5 Perhaps a non-math illustration will help clarify the meaning of "to within." "The bullet penetrated his abdomen to within 1 cm of his spine." It describes that the bullet penetrated the …

  5. "Within" and "in" when referring to time - English Language & Usage ...

    Feb 3, 2012 · Within is regarded as specifying an upper limit: within two days means maybe today, maybe tomorrow, but no later than two days from now. In is sometimes regarded as more precise: in …

  6. Meaning of "within" in this sentence:"The form must be filled out ...

    Sep 16, 2022 · As fev says, "within" pretty clearly means that there is some range of time in which you must fill out the form. The potential ambiguity is because in "within 10 days before the flight", the …

  7. What is the difference between "with" and "within"?

    Have you looked up with and within in a dictionary? If so, please quote their definitions, and what you think the right answer is (and why). That will help us answer your question more specifically, and will …

  8. word usage - How do we use "within" in a sentence? - English …

    Two thirds of Californians live within 15 miles of the coast. In 1992 cross-border controls within the EU were dismantled. For orders within the UK, please enclose £2.50 for post and packing. The resort …

  9. "Within 7 working days upon arrival" vs. "of your arrival date"

    Dec 10, 2023 · I'd say "within seven days upon arrival" means after arrival, while "of arrival" could mean before or after depending on context. But dictionary definitions of "upon" don't really confirm that, so I …

  10. from both within and without/outside - English Language & Usage …

    Jan 14, 2025 · "The ABC serves as the central agency for enquiries from both within and without the US." I think it sounds quite nice in such cases to use "within"/"without" instead of "within/outside" …