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The phrase "in on" is a preposition that means to be involved in something or to have knowledge about something, especially a plan or secret. It's often used to indicate that someone is part of a group or knows about something that is happening.

Usage Instructions:

• Structure: "in on" is usually followed by a noun or a gerund (verb ending in -ing).
• Common Context: You’ll often hear it in discussions about plans, secrets, or schemes.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "I was in on the surprise party for Mark."

   • This means you knew about the surprise party and were involved in planning or organizing it.

2. Another Example: "She is in on the secret."

   • This means she knows the secret.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "in on" in more complex sentences to discuss involvement in various contexts, such as work projects or social situations.
  • Example: "The team was in on developing the new marketing strategy."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "in on," but you can use related phrases like "involved in" or "part of."

Different Meanings:

While "in on" primarily refers to being involved or knowledgeable, it can sometimes imply a level of exclusivity, suggesting that not everyone is aware of or part of the situation.

Synonyms:

• Involved in
• Part of
• Aware of

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "In the loop": This means to be informed about something, similar to being "in on" a plan.
• "Let in on": This means to share a secret or information with someone.
  • Example: "Can you let me in on the details of the project?"

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Adverb

1. participating in or knowledgeable out
   • was in on the scheme