Definitions for Between
bɪˈtwinbe·tween

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. between, betwixtadverb

   in the interval

   "dancing all the dances with little rest between"

2. between, 'tweenadverb

   in between

   "two houses with a tree between"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. betweenpreposition

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

2. betweenpreposition

   Shared in confidence.

3. betweenpreposition

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

4. betweenpreposition

   Combined (by effort or ownership).

5. betweenpreposition

   One of (representing a choice).

   You must choose between him and me.

6. Etymology: From betwene, from betweonan, betweonum, from bi-, corresponding to. Cognate with between, atween,
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   0339, betweohs, twinn. More at betwixt, twin.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Betweenprep.

   Etymology: betweonan, betwinan, Saxon; from the original word twa, two.

   1. In the intermediate space.

   What modes
   Of smell the headlong lioness between,
   And hound sagacious on the tainted green? Alexander Pope.

   2. From one to another; noting intercourse.

   He should think himself unhappy, if things should go so between them, as he should not be able to acquit himself of ingratitude towards them both. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

   3. Belonging to two in partnership.

   I ask, whether Castor and Pollux, with only one soul between them, which thinks and perceives in one what the other is never conscious of, are not two distinct persons? John Locke.

   4. Bearing relation to two.

   If there be any discord or suits between them and any of the family, they are compounded and appeased. Francis Bacon, Atlantis.

   Friendship requires, that it be between two at least; and there can be no friendship where there are not two friends. South.

   5. In separation, or distinction of one from the other.

   Their natural constitutions put so wide a difference between some men, that art would never master. John Locke.

   Children quickly distinguish between what is required of them, and what not. John Locke.

   6. Between is properly used of two, and among of more; but perhaps this accuracy is not always preserved.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. between

   Between refers to the space or interval separating two or more objects, individuals, or points in a specified range or position. It implies a middle ground or position within a given range or boundary. It can also indicate a relationship or connection that exists or occurs amidst two or more entities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

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. Betweennoun

   intermediate time or space; interval

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

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

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Anagrams for Between »

1. betwene

How to pronounce Between?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Between in sign language?

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. Theodore Roosevelt, 1916 (quoted in the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial CD-ROM):

   Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.

2. Sean Patrick Maloney:

   This is a clear choice between a Democratic Party that is going to protect Roe v Wade and a MAGA Republican Party that wants to ban abortion in all 50 states, the president has been crystal clear that we're going to protect Roe v. Wade and we support that.

3. Ibrahim Shawish:

   All the smugglers are connected and they pass the migrants on between each other.

4. Peter Wood:

   I assume the public is capable of informing itself of the difference between a husband and wife.

5. Bruce Arians:

   Just to clear you up on some things that happened : at no point and time during that game did he ever ask the trainer or doctor about his ankle, that's the normal protocol, you go through protocols during games. I was never notified of it. So obviously, that was the disturbing thing when we were looking for him to go back into the game. He was very upset at halftime about who was getting targeted, got that calmed down, players took care of that. Read MoreBruce Arians prior to the game between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. {.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Between
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Between
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Between
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Between
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Between
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Between