“In” or “Inn”—Which to use?

“In” or “Inn”

Overview

in / inn are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

in: (adjective) holding office. (adjective) directed or bound inward. (adjective) currently fashionable. (adverb) to or toward the inside of.

inn: NA

Pronunciation

in: ih·n

inn: IH·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “in”

…later, Rose admitted publicly to betting on baseball games in his…
Category:Awards established in 1999
There was controversy over the inclusion in the All-Century Team of…
…the story of the development, building, and financing of the Lancaster…
…racer, who won one stage in the 1932 Tour de France.
Henderson was elected in 2003 to a four-year term
…on the Board of Commissioners in a County where Republicans outnumber…
In 1999, the Major League Baseball…
Henderson has been referenced in more than 2,200 newspaper articles,…
…owned 50% by Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. which have been accused of…

Examples of “inn”

…the Lion d'argent, the English inn at Calais, and several hungry…
…to the Bar at King's Inn in 1907.
…of CBS program Money Talks; innkeeper of The Inn at Long…
…feet and reach a nearby inn.
…of the Horse and Trumpet Inn.
…before Felix (1748) at Lincoln's Inn; and his altarpiece for St.…
Edivoxetine (INN; code name LY-2216684) is a…
Gedocarnil (INN) is an anxiolytic of the…
…John Rich's pantomimes at Lincoln's Inn Fields, and the exaggerated popularity…
…House Kern in Wasserburg am Inn

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