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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.
Between is used when only two persons or things are involved: between you and me; to decide between tea and coffee.
Between has been used of more than two since Old English; it is especially appropriate to denote a one-to-one relationship, regardless of the number of items. It can be used when the number is unspecified
Definition of between preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 ...
in the space that separates two places, people, or things: The town lies halfway between Florence and Rome. A narrow path runs between the two houses. Fewer examples. Leeds is midway between London and Edinburgh. I have to drive backwards and forwards between here and Ipswich every day.
Definition of between adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.”
Define between. between synonyms, between pronunciation, between translation, English dictionary definition of between. in the space separating two objects: It was hard to choose between vanilla and chocolate. Not to be confused with: among – in association or connection...
between. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English be‧tween /bɪˈtwiːn/ S1 W1 adverb, preposition 1 (also in between) in or through the space that separates two things, people, or places I sat down between Sue and Jane. a house and stables, with a yard in between The ball rolled between his feet. 2 (also in between) in the time that ...
