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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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eccentric in descbring

I don't understand why 'in'? He used the word 'eccentric' in describing her.
  

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(used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park. (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn. (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.

  • (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
  • (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn.
  • (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.
  • ): to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance.
  • (used to indicate means): sketched in ink; spoken in French .
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Probably one of the highlighted definitions:

IN preposition

1.(used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
2.(used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn.
3.(used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times;

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