Between
/bɪˈtwiːn/
Definitions
2 meaningsIn or at a point equidistant from two others; in the space separating two points or things.
/bɪˈtwiːn/
In the space separating (two points, objects, or people).
The secret is between you and me.
💡 Simply: In the middle of two things.
More Examples
The choice is between apples and oranges.
How It's Used
"The ball bounced between the two players."
"The house is situated between the river and the mountains."
In an intermediate position, state, or degree.
/bɪˈtwiːn/
In an intermediate position.
The value is somewhere between 10 and 20.
💡 Simply: In the middle of two things or positions.
More Examples
The temperature is between hot and cold.
How It's Used
"The results fall somewhere between good and excellent."
From Old English *betwēonan, from be- "by" + twēonum "between two".
The word 'between' has consistently been used to denote an intermediate position or choice between two things since Old English.
Memory tip
Think of being 'between' two friends, in the middle.
Word Origin
"by (be-) two (twēonum)"