Definitions for Between
bɪˈtwinBetween

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. between, betwixt(adverb)

   in the interval

   "dancing all the dances with little rest between"

2. between, 'tween(adverb)

   in between

   "two houses with a tree between"

Wiktionary(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. between(Preposition)

   In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See the Usage notes below.)

   Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to . Cognate with between, atween,
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2. between(Preposition)

   Shared in confidence.

   Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to . Cognate with between, atween,
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3. between(Preposition)

   In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).

   Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to . Cognate with between, atween,
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4. between(Preposition)

   Combined (by effort or ownership).

   Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to . Cognate with between, atween,
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5. between(Preposition)

   One of (representing a choice).

   You must choose between him and me.

   Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to . Cognate with between, atween,
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Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Between

   in the space which separates; betwixt; as, New York is between Boston and Philadelphia

2. Between

   used in expressing motion from one body or place to another; from one to another of two

3. Between

   belonging in common to two; shared by both

4. Between

   belonging to, or participated in by, two, and involving reciprocal action or affecting their mutual relation; as, opposition between science and religion

5. Between

   with relation to two, as involved in an act or attribute of which another is the agent or subject; as, to judge between or to choose between courses; to distinguish between you and me; to mediate between nations

6. Between

   in intermediate relation to, in respect to time, quantity, or degree; as, between nine and ten o'clock

7. Between(noun)

   intermediate time or space; interval

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Between

   be-twēn′, Betwixt, be-twikst′, prep. in the middle of two, of space, time, or degree: in the middle or intermediate space, to defend or separate: expressing reciprocal relation from one to another: by the joint action of two or more persons.—ns. Between′-decks, the space between any two decks of a ship; Between′ity (rare), state of being between.—prep. Between′-whiles, at intervals.—Between ourselves, in confidence; Betwixt and between, in a middling position.—To go between, to act as a mediator. [A.S. betwéonum betweónan—be, and twegen, twa, two, twain.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Between' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #96

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Between' in Written Corpus Frequency: #303

Anagrams for Between »

1. betwene

How to pronounce Between?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Between in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Between in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Between in a Sentence

1. Tom MacArthur:

   The latest proposal I made was just trying to bridge this divide between people that are holding two important views: people that are saying 'we're not going to fix health care unless we bring the cost down, which means we have to give the states some flexibility,' and people that are saying 'we can't pull the rug out from under people that are vulnerable.

2. Joaquin Phoenix:

   First, I'd like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press, um, for recognizing and acknowledging the link between animal agriculture and climate change, it's a very bold move making tonight plant-based, and it really sends a powerful message.

3. Duncan Hunter:

   Warren Weinstein did not have to die, his death is further evidence of the failures in communication and coordination between government agencies tasked with recovering Americans in captivity and the fact that he's dead, as a result, is absolutely tragic.

4. Scott Sheffield:

   OPEC needs to fulfil its duty, they need to put together some kind of deal to phase into the market. None of us want $80 (per barrel) to $100 oil, that's too high. There's a sweet spot between $60 and $80.

5. Douglas Adams:

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