Difference between revisions of "Between"

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English

Preposition

Between

1. In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See the Usage notes below.)
2. Shared in confidence.
3. In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).

   He's between jobs right now.

   The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.

4. Combined (by effort or ownership).

   Between us all, we shall succeed.

   We've only got £5 between us.

5. One of (representing a choice).

Synonyms for Between

intermediate, amid, among.

Antonyms for Between

away from, separate.

Derived terms

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Alternative forms

• b/w

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /bɪˈtwiːn/, SAMPA: /bI"twi:n/
• (US) IPA: /bɪˈtwin/, SAMPA: /bI"twin/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: be‧tween

See also

• betwixt
• among