"In" as a preposition:
* Location: "The cat is in the box."
* Time: "I will be there in five minutes."
* State: "He is in danger."
* Movement: "I walked in the door."
* Part of something: "There is a crack in the wall."
* Purpose: "I am writing in support of your proposal."
* After verbs of motion: "I went in the store."
"In" as part of a phrasal verb:
* "In on the secret"
* "In for a penny, in for a pound"
"In" as an adverb:
* "Come in!"
* "He looked in."
Remember, context is key! The best way to know when to use "in" is to understand the meaning you are trying to convey.
Example:
* Incorrect: "I am going the store."
* Correct: "I am going in the store."
Let me know if you have any other questions!