In the van
prepositional phrase
Located inside a vehicle that transports goods or people.
The goods are stored in the van.
Often appears as...
- travel in the van
- sit in the van
prepositional phrase
Participating in the movement or action of a van.
He is in the van that is heading towards the city center.
Often appears as...
- drive in the van
- riding in the van
prepositional phrase
In leadership or in the forefront.
In this revolution, he was always in the van.
Often appears as...
- march in the van
- stand in the van
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic, Literary
prepositional phrase
Located inside a vehicle that transports goods or people.
The goods are stored in the van.
Often appears as...
- travel in the van
- sit in the van
prepositional phrase
Participating in the movement or action of a van.
He is in the van that is heading towards the city center.
Often appears as...
- drive in the van
- riding in the van
prepositional phrase
In leadership or in the forefront.
In this revolution, he was always in the van.
Often appears as...
- march in the van
- stand in the van
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic, Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cargo Context
Used when referring to items transported inside a van, typically for business or relocation purposes.
They carefully placed all the antiques in the van for transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Rides
Common in casual conversation when talking about traveling in a van as a passenger or driver.
We all hopped in the van and went to the concert together.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Space
Expresses the idea of occupying space in the van, like sitting or standing.
The kids had fun sitting in the van, playing their travel games.
Pro Tip 1/3Cargo Context
Used when referring to items transported inside a van, typically for business or relocation purposes.
They carefully placed all the antiques in the van for transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Rides
Common in casual conversation when talking about traveling in a van as a passenger or driver.
We all hopped in the van and went to the concert together.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Space
Expresses the idea of occupying space in the van, like sitting or standing.
The kids had fun sitting in the van, playing their travel games.
Pro Tip 1/3Cargo Context
Used when referring to items transported inside a van, typically for business or relocation purposes.
They carefully placed all the antiques in the van for transport.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Rides
Common in casual conversation when talking about traveling in a van as a passenger or driver.
We all hopped in the van and went to the concert together.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Space
Expresses the idea of occupying space in the van, like sitting or standing.
The kids had fun sitting in the van, playing their travel games.
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