in-between — Located, occurring, or existing in the middle of two things, states, or time periods. Describes something that is intermediate or transitional.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Located, occurring, or existing in the middle of two things, states, or time periods. Describes something that is intermediate or transitional.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnbɪˈtwiːn/
Korean meaning: 중간의, 사이의
Korean pronunciation: 인-비-트윈 (강세: 트윈)
Example Sentences
- My teenage brother is in that awkward in-between phase where he's too old for toys but too young for a job.
- The weather today is perfectly in-between - not hot enough for shorts, not cold enough for a jacket.
- She ordered a medium pizza but got an in-between size that nobody could figure out.
in-between
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnbɪˈtwiːn//
Located, occurring, or existing in the middle of two things, states, or time periods. Describes something that is intermediate or transitional.
Located, occurring, or existing in the middle of two things, states, or time periods. Describes something that is intermediate or transitional.
In-between the roaring machine and waters serene!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed by combining the preposition 'in' (from Old English) with 'between' (from Old English 'betweonan' meaning 'by the two'). This hyphenated form emerged to emphasize a state of being positioned in the middle of two things or conditions.
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📝Examples
“My teenage brother is in that awkward in-between phase where he's too old for toys but too young for a job.”
“The weather today is perfectly in-between - not hot enough for shorts, not cold enough for a jacket.”
“She ordered a medium pizza but got an in-between size that nobody could figure out.”
“Living in the suburbs feels like an in-between existence - not quite city life, not quite country life.”
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