between

preposition
UK: /bɪˈtwiːn/
US: /bɪˈtwiːn/

  1. In the space separating two things or people.

    1. The pen is between the book and the glass. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's a strong connection between healthy habits and a longer life. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to show a choice or comparison involving two or more things.

    1. I can't choose between the red or blue shirt. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's little difference between the two proposed solutions in the contract. [ ] [ ]

  3. Indicating a period of time that separates two points in time or events.

    1. I work between 9 AM and 5 PM every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Negotiations occurred between the initial proposal and the final agreement. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

amid betwixt among
between adverb

  1. In or into the space separating two things.

    1. The dog squeezed between the chairs. [ ] [ ]
    2. He managed to wedge himself between the crowd and the barrier easily. [ ] [ ]
between adjective

  1. Belonging to, or shared by, two or more.

    1. This is between you and me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The secret was strictly between members of the organization. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "between" in English means: In the space separating two things or people., Used to show a choice or comparison involving two or more things., Indicating a period of time that separates two points in time or events..

The phonetic transcription of "between" is /bɪˈtwiːn/ in British English and /bɪˈtwiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "between": amid, betwixt, among.

Example usage of "between": "The pen is between the book and the glass.". More examples on the page.