reel in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Pull a fish or line in by winding a reel
Why “in”? A person or thing enters or remains within a space, limit, activity, or feeling.
“He reeled in a big trout.”
“She reeled in the fishing line.”
Don't confuse with
Reel in means pull a fish or line in by winding a reel. Reel off means recite a long list quickly and easily from memory.
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“He reeled in a big trout.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
reel off
A contrast learners often mix up
Recite a long list quickly and easily from memory
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
check in
Same in pattern: inside
Register at a hotel, airport or event; Hand over luggage to be loaded onto a plane; Briefly contact someone to update them
close in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround so escape becomes harder
crowd in
Same in pattern: inside
Move into a small space in large numbers
fall in
Same in pattern: inside
Collapse inward
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