betweenpreposition, adverb
uk/bɪˈtwiːn/us/bɪˈtwiːn/between preposition, adverb (SPACE)
A1 in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects:
More examples
- On the train I was sitting between two very large men.
- The plants have seeded themselves in the cracks between the paving stones.
- There was a revolting green slime in between the bathroom tiles.
- We watched a spider spin a web between three tall grass stems.
- Our neighbours have no claim to that strip of land between our houses.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Between
- 'twixt
- (in) between times idiom
- amid
- among
- betwixt
- halfway
- in
- in-between
- inter
- intermediate
- interstitial
- intervening
- liminal
- mid
- midst
between preposition, adverb (AMOUNT)
A2 If something is between two amounts, it is greater than the first amount but smaller than the second:
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Between
- 'twixt
- (in) between times idiom
- amid
- among
- betwixt
- halfway
- in
- in-between
- inter
- intermediate
- interstitial
- intervening
- liminal
- mid
- midst
between preposition, adverb (TIME)
A1 also in between in the period of time that separates two different times or events:
More examples
- Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7 and 9
- Millions of Africans were sold into slavery between the 17th and 19th centuries.
- It will take us somewhere between three and four hours to get to Madrid.
- Visiting hours are between 6.00 and 9.00 p.m.
- The voucher is valid between July and December and entitles you to 10% off all overseas flights.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Between
- 'twixt
- (in) between times idiom
- amid
- among
- betwixt
- halfway
- in
- in-between
- inter
- intermediate
- interstitial
- intervening
- liminal
- mid
- midst
Idiom(s)
betweenpreposition
uk/bɪˈtwiːn/us/bɪˈtwiːn/between preposition (SHARED)
B1 among two or more people or things:
More examples
- We'll have to portion the money out between the six of us.
- It's simply not practical to divide the work between so many people.
- If it's a choice between higher pay and job security, I'd prefer to keep my job.
- We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work.
- There's a lot of competition between computer companies.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Acting, being or existing together
- accompanying
- accord
- allied
- ally
- along
- alongside
- as one man idiom
- bosom
- formation
- gang
- gang up
- hand in glove idiom
- harness
- joint
- put sth together
- put their heads together idiom
- stand together
- swarm
- synergy
- tandem
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between preposition (OPPOSING)
A1 A discussion, argument, or game between two or more people or groups of people involves both people or groups:
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Acting, being or existing together
- accompanying
- accord
- allied
- ally
- along
- alongside
- as one man idiom
- bosom
- formation
- gang
- gang up
- hand in glove idiom
- harness
- joint
- put sth together
- put their heads together idiom
- stand together
- swarm
- synergy
- tandem
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between preposition (CHOICE)
If you choose between two things, you choose one thing or the other:
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Taking and choosing
- accord
- adopt
- adopted
- adoption
- appoint
- bags I... idiom
- dip
- either-or
- elect
- empanel
- go off with sth
- have/keep your options open idiom
- impanel
- selection
- selective
- selector
- self-selected
- single sb/sth out
- skim sb/sth off
- slate
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between preposition (CONNECTING)
A2 connecting two or more places, things, or people:
from one place to another:
More examples
- A senior judge is acting as referee in the pay dispute between the trade union and management.
- Scientists have established the link between lung cancer and smoking.
- There is a good relationship between staff and pupils at the school.
- There's very little communication between mother and daughter .
- There isn't enough contact between teachers and parents.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Between
- 'twixt
- (in) between times idiom
- amid
- among
- betwixt
- halfway
- in
- in-between
- inter
- intermediate
- interstitial
- intervening
- liminal
- mid
- midst
between preposition (SEPARATING)
A2 separating two places or things:
More examples
- "So what's the difference between these two TVs?" "Well, they're basically the same, but the more expensive one comes with a remote control."
- There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.
- The train crosses the border between France and Spain.
- There's a marked contrast between his character and hers.
- Somebody will have to compromise if we are to break the deadlock between the two warring factions.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Between
- 'twixt
- (in) between times idiom
- amid
- among
- betwixt
- halfway
- in
- in-between
- inter
- intermediate
- interstitial
- intervening
- liminal
- mid
- midst