Definition of Between
Between
be·tween
Definition/Meaning
(preposition)
in, at, across the middle of two things;
e.g. The squirrel was stuck between the walls.
(preposition)
in the time or period that separates two points in time;
e.g. She eats fruits and pretzels when she gets hungry between lunch and dinner.
(preposition)
in the interval that separates two points (on a scale);
e.g. This toy is made for children aged between 7 and 10 years.
(preposition)
indicating a connection involving two or more things or matters;
e.g. The link between science and mathematics.
(preposition)
referencing a conflict or collision;
e.g. The grave wars between the British and Indians.
(preposition)
with reference to a contrast;
e.g. The difference between the two car models.
(preposition)
shared by two or more people or things;
e.g. They ordered a basket of fries to share between the three of them.
(adverb)
along or in the space that separates two things or areas;
e.g. The two lands separated by a river flowing in between.
(adverb)
in the period that separates two points in time;
e.g. They successfully did two sets of exercises with no rest in between.
(preposition)
taking the combined effect of two things together;
e.g. Between college and work, she has no time to devote to herself or her friends.
(preposition)
in confidence restricted to;
e.g. This secret is between you and me, don't tell anyone else.
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