between
/bɪˈtwin/
preposition
- In or into the space that separates two things, people, or points.
- The cat hid between the sofa and the wall.
- She sat between her two best friends at the movie theater.
- There is a narrow alley between the two buildings.
- In the period of time that separates two events, dates, or times.
- I usually take a short walk between my morning and afternoon meetings.
- The store is closed between noon and 1 PM for lunch.
- Between 2010 and 2020, the city's population grew by 15%.
- Indicating a range of numbers, amounts, or ages.
- Children between the ages of 5 and 12 can join the club.
- The temperature will be between 70 and 80 degrees today.
- The project will cost between $10,000 and $15,000.
- Indicating a connection, relationship, or comparison involving two or more things or people.
- Can you tell the difference between butter and margarine?
- The agreement between the two companies was signed yesterday.
- There is a strong bond between the twins.
- Indicating a choice involving two or more options.
- We need to decide between going to the beach or the mountains.
- The committee is divided between three possible candidates.
- She had to choose between studying law or medicine.
- Indicating shared activity or responsibility involving two or more people.
- Between you and me, I think the plan will fail.
- They divided the work between the team members.
- Between the four of us, we finished the whole pizza.
adverb
- In or into an intermediate space or position.
- The two bookshelves had a gap between.
- We planted rows of corn with paths between.
- The house has a small garden with a fence between.