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into the woods vs in the woods

Both "into the woods" and "in the woods" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Into the woods" implies movement or direction towards the woods, while "in the woods" indicates being located inside the woods.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1509 views

into the woods

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate movement or direction towards the woods.

Use "into the woods" when you want to express the idea of going or moving towards the woods.

Examples:

  • The children ventured into the woods to explore.
  • She disappeared into the woods, leaving no trace behind.
  • His approach shot sliced into the woods...
  • I'm going into the woods to look for Daddy.
  • And someone reported a hunting party going into the woods.
  • Dad didn't allow us to come out into the woods.
  • She saw Andie and Charlie heading into the woods about an hour ago.
  • You're really deep into the woods.
  • Her and Muhammad headed into the woods.
  • He'd... been taken into the woods and abused.
  • We've got to get the men into the woods.
  • Three other girls brought her into the woods.
  • She got out of the car... Ran into the woods.
  • Tonight, go into the woods where the sky is clearest.
  • Johnny took off, went into the woods.
  • About a mile into the woods.
  • I sent a murderer into the woods.
  • I sent a murderer into the woods.
  • He saw a hooded man run into the woods.
  • He saw a hooded man run into the woods. Jeans.
  • Luis will take a unit into the woods.
  • He fled into the woods with a clutch of slaves.

Alternatives:

  • towards the woods
  • heading into the woods
  • going into the woods
  • entering the woods
  • moving into the woods

in the woods

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being located inside the woods.

Use "in the woods" when you want to describe something or someone located within the boundaries of the woods.

Examples:

  • We set up our tent in the woods for the night.
  • The cabin was hidden deep in the woods.
  • Somewhere in the woods outside Manticore.
  • Our paths crossed in the woods.
  • I've never lived in the woods before.
  • We're all aware of what they do in the woods.
  • About two children in the woods.
  • One doesn't abandon children in the woods...
  • I left my cart in the woods.
  • I helped when her cart got stuck in the woods.
  • They found a German in the woods.
  • Someone out walking found Dirk's coat in the woods.
  • Here we are, walking together in the woods.
  • It'd sure be nice to disappear in the woods for a week.
  • All these people that are hiding in the woods, trying to stay alive.
  • She wasn't raised in the woods by wolves.
  • I was in the woods neutralizing the terrorist spotters.
  • I've been lost in the woods since yesterday.
  • Rick ate some berries in the woods.
  • Out in the woods, sacrificing squirrels.
  • Red must have been digging in the woods.
  • We're watching the railroad station and he isn't hiding in the woods.

Alternatives:

  • within the woods
  • inside the woods
  • among the trees
  • surrounded by trees
  • deep in the forest

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