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Old 21-Dec-2005, 20:38
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Default In versus Into

What is the difference between in and into?
For example, in this particular case, would you say :
"I was putting much hope in this." or "I was putting much hope into this."

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Old 22-Dec-2005, 04:07
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'Into' shows movement. 'In' can show movement or location. Where the mopvement is emphasised, then 'into' is often used.. Here, with the verb 'putting', I would use 'into'.
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Old 22-Dec-2005, 22:05
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Hey thanks!
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