between

A1
Pronunciation
/bɪˈtwiːn/
/bəˈtwin/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

Preposition
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

Example Sentences
  • I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.
2 Definition

Done together or reciprocally.

Example Sentences
  • conversation between friends
3 Definition

Shared in confidence.

Example Sentences
  • Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy.  Let's keep this between ourselves.
4 Definition

In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).

Example Sentences
  • He's between jobs right now.  The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.
5 Definition

Combined (by effort or ownership).

Example Sentences
  • Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer.
6 Definition

One of (representing a choice).

Example Sentences
  • Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green.