between — in the space separating two or more things
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in the space separating two or more things
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈtwiːn/
Example Sentences
- My mom found my hidden snacks between my mattress and the bed frame.
- The meeting is scheduled between lunch and dinner, so I'll be hungry the whole time.
- I can't decide between studying abroad and getting a job.
between
PREPOSITION[/bɪˈtwiːn/]
in the space separating two or more things
The little cat squeezed between two giant pumpkins at the autumn market.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Between originates from Old English 'betweonum', a compound formation combining 'be-' (by, at the side of) and 'tweon' (two). The word originally conveyed the sense of 'by two' or 'in the midst of two', referring to position or space shared by two entities.
Breakdown
be- (by, at the side) + tweon (two) + -um (plural/dative ending in Old English). The morphological structure emphasizes spatial relationship between two distinct things.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom found my hidden snacks between my mattress and the bed frame.”
“The meeting is scheduled between lunch and dinner, so I'll be hungry the whole time.”
“I can't decide between studying abroad and getting a job.”
“Between you and me, I think our teacher forgot about the test.”
“The library is located between the cafeteria and the gym.”
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