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between
adverb, preposition UK /bɪˈtwiːn/ Between can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): the distance between two places as an adverb (without a following noun): two periods of study with a short break between 1 with someone/something on each side or end 1a if someone or something is between two other people or things, the two people or things are on each side of themHold the needle between your finger and thumb. Gatwick is about halfway between London and Brighton. in between: Charlotte sat in between her two sons at the reception. Put the two smaller vases on the ends and the big one in between. Synonyms and related words 1b connecting two placesTrains running between Liverpool and Manchester were delayed. Synonyms and related words
2 in the period after one time or event and before the nextThe office will be closed between Christmas and New Year. The show opens next Monday. Between now and then we’ll be rehearsing every day. in between: Try to avoid snacks in between meals. I have two classes this morning, with a short break in between. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 3 within a range of numbers, amounts, ages etcChoose a number between 1 and 10. children between the ages of 4 and 13 in between: Fifteen is too few, but 30 is probably too many – somewhere in between would be about right. 4 involving people or things 4a used for showing which people or groups are involved in an agreement, discussion, competition, fight etca conversation between the Prime Minister and the President The match between England and Germany will be worth watching. Synonyms and related words
Ways of describing involvement and directness directly first-hand vicarious 4b used for showing that two things, people, organizations, or ideas are related or connectedThere has been a steady improvement in relations between China and the rest of the world. Scientists believe there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer.
5 used for stating which two people or things are similar or differentDoes a five-year-old know the difference between right and wrong? There are obvious parallels between computer systems and the working of the human brain. the gap between rich and poor
Nouns frequently used with between ▪ contrast, difference, distinction, gap, parallels, similarity
6 used for showing how a total is divided 6a used for showing how something is shared or dividedWe agreed to split the profits between us on a fifty-fifty basis. The head teacher has to divide up her time between administration and classroom teaching. 6b used for showing that the total amount of something is owned, given, or produced by two or more peopleBetween us, we managed to collect over £2,000.
7 used for showing that you can choose one out of two or more thingsThey’re both beautiful designs – it’s hard to choose between them. Third year students have a choice between philosophy, sociology, and economics.
(just) between you and me between
adverb, preposition US /bɪˈtwin/ Between can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): the distance between two places as an adverb (without a following noun): two classes with a short break between 1 with someone/something on each side or end 1a if someone or something is between two other people or things, the two people or things are on each side of themHold the needle between your finger and thumb. New York City is about halfway between Boston and Washington, D.C. in between: Charlotte sat in between her two sons at the reception. Put the two smaller vases on the ends and the big one in between. Synonyms and related words 1b connecting two placesTrains running between Boston and New York were delayed. Synonyms and related words
2 in the period after one time or event and before the nextThe office will be closed between Christmas and New Year. The show opens next Monday. Between now and then we’ll be rehearsing every day. I have two classes this morning, with a short break in between. in between: Try to avoid snacks in between meals. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 3 within a range of numbers, amounts, ages, etc.Choose a number between 1 and 10. children between the ages of 4 and 13 in between: Fifteen is too few, but 30 is probably too many – somewhere in between would be about right. 4 involving people or things 4a used for showing which people or groups are involved in an agreement, discussion, competition, fight, etc.a conversation between the Prime Minister and the President The winner of tonight’s game between Dallas and San Francisco will go to the Superbowl. Synonyms and related words
Ways of describing involvement and directness directly first-hand vicarious 4b used for showing that two things, people, organizations, or ideas are related or connectedThere has been a steady improvement in relations between China and the rest of the world. Scientists believe there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer.
5 used for stating which two people or things are similar or differentDoes a five-year-old know the difference between right and wrong? There are obvious parallels between computer systems and the workings of the human brain. the gap between rich and poor
Nouns frequently used with between ▪ contrast, difference, distinction, gap, parallels, similarity
6 used for showing how a total is divided 6a used for showing how something is shared or dividedWe agreed to split the profits between us on a fifty-fifty basis. The public-school teacher generally has to divide her time between record keeping and classroom teaching. between doing something: Between cooking, cleaning, and looking after three kids, I don’t have much time for myself. 6b used for showing that the total amount of something is owned, given, or produced by two or more peopleBetween us, we managed to collect over $4,000.
7 used for showing that you can choose one out of two or more thingsThey’re both beautiful designs – it’s hard to choose between them. Third year students have a choice between philosophy, sociology, and economics.
(just) between you and me |