WITHIN

preposition, [adverb] [not gradable] - inside or not beyond (an area or period of time)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 lies within easy reach of (= not far from) the ski slopes.We recommend that this wine should be consumed within six months.Within the past few minutes reports have come in of a major earthquake in Los Angeles.Within hours of the tragedy happening, an emergency rescue team had been assembled.The tickets should reach you within the week (= before the end of this week).He's regarded within his profession as a highly skilled and inventive chef.He couldn't believe a direct challenge to his leadership was coming from within his own party.She managed to complete her last film well within budget.The target was now within range and so she took aim and fired.He could sense that his goal was within reach (= it could be reached).The cathedral spire was within sight (= it could be seen) and we knew we only had another few miles to go.You might think she's been dishonest but she's still been acting within the law (= legally).He knew within himself that she wouldn't recover (= he thought it but did not say so publicly).We came within five points of beating them (= We would have beaten them if we had had five more points).If things are to change, the company must be reformed from within (= the people involved it, and not people from outside, must plan changes).Suddenly our car skidded off the road and screeched to a halt within inches of/within an inch of (= very close to) an oak tree.She came within inches of/within an inch of losing her job (= almost lost her job).