to within

preposition

1
used as a function word to indicate direction and movement to and somewhat past a point or to the outer limits of and some distance into a space
jumped to within ¹/₂ inch of the record
drove to within 50 yards of the green
2
used as a function word to indicate duration up to and somewhat past a point in time
worked hard to within five minutes of closing time

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“To within.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20within. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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