between

/bɪˈtwiːn//bəˈtwin/

noun

  1. 1

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

preposition

  1. 1

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

    I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.
  2. 2

    Done together or reciprocally.

    conversation between friends
  3. 3

    Shared in confidence.

    Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy.  Let's keep this between ourselves.
  4. 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. 5

    Combined (by effort or ownership).

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

    One of (representing a choice).

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

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