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In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
- John stood between Amy and Mary. Let’s meet between two and three.
- I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.
- 2
Done together or reciprocally.
- conversation between friends
- 3
Shared in confidence.
- Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy. Let's keep this between ourselves.
- 4
In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
- He's between jobs right now. The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.
- 5
Combined (by effort or ownership).
- Between us all, we shall succeed. We've only got £5 between us.
- Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer.
- 6
One of (representing a choice).
- You must choose between him and me.
- Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green.
- 7
Taking together the combined effect of.
- Between the food and the card games, this proved to be the best birthday party I have ever had.
syn. atween · atwix · atwixt · betwixt · betwixte