between

adverb, preposition

US /bɪˈtwin/

Between can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun): the distance between two places

as an adverb (without a following noun): two classes with a short break between

1
with someone/something on each side or end
1. 1a
  if someone or something is between two other people or things, the two people or things are on each side of them
  Hold the needle between your finger and thumb.
  New York City is about halfway between Boston and Washington, D.C.
  in between:
  Charlotte sat in between her two sons at the reception.
  Put the two smaller vases on the ends and the big one in between.
  Synonyms and related words
  Between and among
  between
  among
  intermediate
2. 1b
  connecting two places
  Trains running between Boston and New York were delayed.
  Synonyms and related words
  Between and among
  between
  among
  intermediate
2
in the period after one time or event and before the next
The office will be closed between Christmas and New Year.
The show opens next Monday. Between now and then we’ll be rehearsing every day.
I have two classes this morning, with a short break in between.
in between:
Try to avoid snacks in between meals.
Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time
then
all
last
3
within a range of numbers, amounts, ages, etc.
Choose a number between 1 and 10.
children between the ages of 4 and 13
in between:
Fifteen is too few, but 30 is probably too many – somewhere in between would be about right.
4
involving people or things
1. 4a
  used for showing which people or groups are involved in an agreement, discussion, competition, fight, etc.
  a conversation between the Prime Minister and the President
  The winner of tonight’s game between Dallas and San Francisco will go to the Superbowl.
  Synonyms and related words
  Ways of describing involvement and directness
  directly
  first-hand
  vicarious
2. 4b
  used for showing that two things, people, organizations, or ideas are related or connected
  There has been a steady improvement in relations between China and the rest of the world.
  Scientists believe there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer.
See alsoamong
5
used for stating which two people or things are similar or different
Does a five-year-old know the difference between right and wrong?
There are obvious parallels between computer systems and the workings of the human brain.
the gap between rich and poor
Collocates
Nouns frequently used with between
▪ contrast, difference, distinction, gap, parallels, similarity
6
used for showing how a total is divided
1. 6a
  used for showing how something is shared or divided
  We agreed to split the profits between us on a fifty-fifty basis.
  The public-school teacher generally has to divide her time between record keeping and classroom teaching.
  between doing something:
  Between cooking, cleaning, and looking after three kids, I don’t have much time for myself.
2. 6b
  used for showing that the total amount of something is owned, given, or produced by two or more people
  Between us, we managed to collect over $4,000.
7
used for showing that you can choose one out of two or more things
They’re both beautiful designs – it’s hard to choose between them.
Third year students have a choice between philosophy, sociology, and economics.

phrases

(just) between you and me

单词	between
释义	between adverb, preposition UK /bɪˈtwiːn/ Other entries for this word between go-between noun in-between adjective, adverb come between phrasal verb stand between phrasal verb torn between phrase be between jobs phrase between the wars phrase betwixt and between phrase few and far between phrase a fine line between phrase divide your time between phrase read between the lines phrase fall between two stools phrase drive a wedge between phrase (just) between you and me phrase put some distance between phrase with your tail between your legs phrase get/take the bit between your teeth phrase between you, me, and the gatepost phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS7 Between can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): the distance between two places as an adverb (without a following noun): two periods of study with a short break between 1 with someone/something on each side or end 1a if someone or something is between two other people or things, the two people or things are on each side of them Hold the needle between your finger and thumb. Gatwick is about halfway between London and Brighton. in between: Charlotte sat in between her two sons at the reception. Put the two smaller vases on the ends and the big one in between. Synonyms and related words Between and among between among intermediate 1b connecting two places Trains running between Liverpool and Manchester were delayed. Synonyms and related words Between and among between among intermediate 2 in the period after one time or event and before the next The office will be closed between Christmas and New Year. The show opens next Monday. Between now and then we’ll be rehearsing every day. in between: Try to avoid snacks in between meals. I have two classes this morning, with a short break in between. Synonyms and related words General words referring to time then all last 3 within a range of numbers, amounts, ages etc Choose a number between 1 and 10. children between the ages of 4 and 13 in between: Fifteen is too few, but 30 is probably too many – somewhere in between would be about right. 4 involving people or things 4a used for showing which people or groups are involved in an agreement, discussion, competition, fight etc a conversation between the Prime Minister and the President The match between England and Germany will be worth watching. Synonyms and related words Ways of describing involvement and directness directly first-hand vicarious 4b used for showing that two things, people, organizations, or ideas are related or connected There has been a steady improvement in relations between China and the rest of the world. Scientists believe there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer. See alsoamong 5 used for stating which two people or things are similar or different Does a five-year-old know the difference between right and wrong? There are obvious parallels between computer systems and the working of the human brain. the gap between rich and poor Collocates Nouns frequently used with between ▪ contrast, difference, distinction, gap, parallels, similarity 6 used for showing how a total is divided 6a used for showing how something is shared or divided We agreed to split the profits between us on a fifty-fifty basis. The head teacher has to divide up her time between administration and classroom teaching. 6b used for showing that the total amount of something is owned, given, or produced by two or more people Between us, we managed to collect over £2,000. 7 used for showing that you can choose one out of two or more things They’re both beautiful designs – it’s hard to choose between them. Third year students have a choice between philosophy, sociology, and economics. phrases (just) between you and me between adverb, preposition US /bɪˈtwin/ Other entries for this word between go-between noun in-between adjective, adverb come between phrasal verb stand between phrasal verb torn between phrase be between jobs phrase between the wars phrase betwixt and between phrase few and far between phrase a fine line between phrase read between the lines phrase drive a wedge between phrase (just) between you and me phrase put some distance between phrase with your tail between your legs phrase have nothing/cotton between the ears phrase between you, me, and the gatepost phrase there is nothing/little to choose between phrase thread your way around/through/between etc. phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS7 Between can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): the distance between two places as an adverb (without a following noun): two classes with a short break between 1 with someone/something on each side or end 1a if someone or something is between two other people or things, the two people or things are on each side of them Hold the needle between your finger and thumb. New York City is about halfway between Boston and Washington, D.C. in between: Charlotte sat in between her two sons at the reception. Put the two smaller vases on the ends and the big one in between. Synonyms and related words Between and among between among intermediate 1b connecting two places Trains running between Boston and New York were delayed. Synonyms and related words Between and among between among intermediate 2 in the period after one time or event and before the next The office will be closed between Christmas and New Year. The show opens next Monday. Between now and then we’ll be rehearsing every day. I have two classes this morning, with a short break in between. in between: Try to avoid snacks in between meals. Synonyms and related words General words referring to time then all last 3 within a range of numbers, amounts, ages, etc. Choose a number between 1 and 10. children between the ages of 4 and 13 in between: Fifteen is too few, but 30 is probably too many – somewhere in between would be about right. 4 involving people or things 4a used for showing which people or groups are involved in an agreement, discussion, competition, fight, etc. a conversation between the Prime Minister and the President The winner of tonight’s game between Dallas and San Francisco will go to the Superbowl. Synonyms and related words Ways of describing involvement and directness directly first-hand vicarious 4b used for showing that two things, people, organizations, or ideas are related or connected There has been a steady improvement in relations between China and the rest of the world. Scientists believe there is a link between diet and certain types of cancer. See alsoamong 5 used for stating which two people or things are similar or different Does a five-year-old know the difference between right and wrong? There are obvious parallels between computer systems and the workings of the human brain. the gap between rich and poor Collocates Nouns frequently used with between ▪ contrast, difference, distinction, gap, parallels, similarity 6 used for showing how a total is divided 6a used for showing how something is shared or divided We agreed to split the profits between us on a fifty-fifty basis. The public-school teacher generally has to divide her time between record keeping and classroom teaching. between doing something: Between cooking, cleaning, and looking after three kids, I don’t have much time for myself. 6b used for showing that the total amount of something is owned, given, or produced by two or more people Between us, we managed to collect over $4,000. 7 used for showing that you can choose one out of two or more things They’re both beautiful designs – it’s hard to choose between them. Third year students have a choice between philosophy, sociology, and economics. phrases (just) between you and me
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