betwixt

preposition
UK: /bɪˈtwiːkst/
US: /bɪˈtwiːkst/

  1. In or into the middle of two things or places.

    1. The cat is betwixt the table and the chair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The agreement settled the dispute betwixt the companies involved in the merger. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

between among midway amid
betwixt adverb

  1. Being in a position or state intermediate to two others.

    1. The time betwixt lunch and dinner is long. [ ] [ ]
    2. The area betwixt the mountains and the sea has a unique climate due to its location. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "betwixt": "The cat is betwixt the table and the chair.". More examples on the page.