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- Dictionarybetween/bɪˈtwiːn/
preposition
- 1. at, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions): "the border between Mexico and the United States" Similar
- 2. in the period separating (two points in time): "they snack between meals"
adverb
- 1. in or along the space separating two objects or regions: "layers of paper with tar in between"
- 2. in the period separating two points in time: "sets of exercises with no rest in between"
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BETWEEN definition: 1. in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects: 2. If something is between…. Learn more.
1. a. : by the common action of : jointly engaging. shared the work between the two of them. talks between the three Time. b. : in common to : shared by. divided between his four grandchildren. 2. a. : in the time, space, or interval that separates. the alley between the butcher shop and the pharmacy. should arrive between 9 and 10 o'clock. b.
Between is used when only two persons or things are involved: between you and me; to decide between tea and coffee.
USAGE among expresses a relationship when more than two persons or things are involved: Distrust spread among even his strongest supporters. between is used when only two persons or things are involved: between you and me; to decide between tea and coffee. between also continues to be used, as it has been throughout its entire history, to ...
1. a. In or through the position or interval separating: between the trees; between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock. b. Intermediate to, as in quantity, amount, or degree: It costs between 15 and 20 dollars. 2. Connecting spatially: a railroad between the two cities. 3.
separating two or more things or people: the gap between rich and poor. What's the difference between these two cameras? between preposition (SHARE) B1.
by putting together the efforts or actions of two or more people or groups. We ought to be able to manage it between us. China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. between doing something used to show that several activities are involved.
To be between two things is to be in the middle. In a picture, if you are between your sisters, one is on your left and the other is on your right. The preposition between comes from the Old English word betweonum, meaning “among,” or “by turns.” If you are between jobs, you are not at your old job anymore and you haven’t yet found a ...
Between is used when only two persons or things are involved: between you and me; to decide between tea and coffee. Between also continues to be used, as it has been throughout its entire history, to express a relationship of persons or things considered individually, no matter how many: Tossing up coins between three people always takes a ...
involving; concerning: war between nations; choice between things. being felt jointly or reciprocated by: the love between them. by joint possession of: Between them they own most of this company.
