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BNC: 97 COCA: 140

between
1 between /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
1 between
/bɪˈtwiːn/
preposition
Learner's definition of BETWEEN
1 
: in the space that separates (two things or people)（空间上）在…之间，在…中间
— often used figuratively常用作比喻
— often used in the phrase in between常用于短语in between
2 
: in the time that separates (two actions, events, etc.)（时间上）在…之间
— often used in the phrase in between常用于短语in between
3 
— used to indicate the beginning and ending points of a group of numbers, a range of measurement, etc.（数量、重量、距离等）介于…之间
— sometimes used in the phrase in between有时用于短语in between
4 
: in shares to each of (two or more people)由…所共有；为…所分享
5 
— used to indicate two or more people or things that together produce a result or have an effect由于（表示多方共同作用的结果）
6 
— used to indicate two people or teams that are involved in a game, activity, etc.（比赛或活动等）在两者间
7 
— used to indicate two or more people or things that are joined, related, or connected in some way在…之间（用于表示有联系或有关系）
8 
— used to indicate two or more people or things that are being considered, compared, etc.在…之间（用于比较）
9 
— used to indicate movement from one place to another place往返于…之间
10 
: known only by (two people)（两人）私下间
2 between /bɪˈtwiːn/ adverb
2 between
/bɪˈtwiːn/
adverb
Learner's definition of BETWEEN
: in the space separating two things or people（空间上）在…之间
— often used in the phrase in between常用于短语in between

betwixt and between

— see betwixt

few and far between

— see 1few
BNC: 97 COCA: 140

between

1 of 2

preposition

be·​tween bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce between (audio)
bē-
1
a
: by the common action of : jointly engaging
shared the work between the two of them
talks between the three Time
b
: in common to : shared by
divided between his four grandchildren
2
a
: in the time, space, or interval that separates
the alley between the butcher shop and the pharmacy
should arrive between 9 and 10 o'clock
b
: in intermediate relation to
weighs somewhere between a pound and a pound and a half
3
a
: from one to another of
air service between Miami and Chicago
b
: serving to connect or unite in a relationship (such as difference, likeness, or proportion)
a one-to-one correspondence between sets
mutual understanding between them
c
: setting apart
the line between fact and fancy
4
a
: in preference for one or the other of
had no difficulty deciding between the two
b
: in point of comparison of
little difference between the two cars
5
: in confidence restricted to
a secret between you and me
6
: taking together the combined effect of
between work and family life, they have no time for hobbies
Between vs. Among: Usage Guide

There is a persistent but unfounded notion that between can be used only of two items and that among must be used for more than two. Between has been used of more than two since Old English; it is especially appropriate to denote a one-to-one relationship, regardless of the number of items. It can be used when the number is unspecified

economic cooperation between nations

, when more than two are enumerated

between you and me and the lamppost
partitioned between Austria, Prussia, and Russia Nathaniel Benchley

, and even when only one item is mentioned (but repetition is implied).

pausing between every sentence to rap the floor George Eliot

Among is more appropriate where the emphasis is on distribution rather than individual relationships.

discontent among the peasants

When among is automatically chosen for more than two, English idiom may be strained.

a worthy book that nevertheless falls among many stools John Simon
the author alternates among mod slang, clichés and quotes from literary giants A. H. Johnston

between

2 of 2

adverb

: in an intermediate space or interval
two beds with a nightstand between

Example Sentences

Preposition The ball rolled between the desk and the wall. He stood between his mother and his father. The office has two desks with a table between them. They put up a fence between their house and their neighbor's house. There are fences between all the houses. If you want to lose weight, you shouldn't eat between meals. Between bites of food, they talked to their teacher. The two days between Monday and Thursday are Tuesday and Wednesday. We should arrive between 9 and 10 o'clock. Adverb The office has two desks with a table between. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
Mulroy said there was no tension Thursday between him and the mayor. Adrian Sainz, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 In response, the actress-director is dismissing speculation of tension between them. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Longhorns were 9-1 and ranked No. 5, with a one-point loss to SMU all that stood between them and the Southwest Conference championship. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Abrams’s allies said the comparisons between her and Warnock overlook stark differences. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 At this point, the seafood tower between us begins making a witchy bubbling sound. Lauren Larson, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022 In their first 111 appearances this season, Tate and Pérez had entered before the sixth inning three times between them, but both did so Tuesday. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 The stakes of the battle between them have long been the nation's very soul. Peniel E. Joseph, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, in some of Moscow’s bluntest comments yet on the standoff between it and Western Europe over energy supplies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov blamed Western sanctions for stoppages in Russia’s supply of natural gas to Europe. Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Records of Pipes’ ducking are few and far between, a mixture of local folk history and short passages in history books. Katie Dancey-downs, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2022 These investments are few and far between, but can be an excellent way to mitigate market volatility driven by the general financial markets, says Stefano Sola. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 July 2022 And in a job market where expert developers are few and far between, how can SAP users accommodate these complex integrations at all? Vaidya Aiyer, Forbes, 29 June 2022 In general, representation has been few and far between, both on the business and talent sides of the industry, but that’s started to gradually shift. Shirley Ju, Variety, 29 May 2022 As per usual with Peele projects, plot details are few and far between, but anticipation is high. Melissa Giannini, ELLE, 18 May 2022 But here, with the exception of Monica Barbaro as one of Maverick’s most gifted proteges, women are few and far between, and even the more prominent ones get mostly perfunctory treatment. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 Passing opportunities are few and far between, even in a race where a two- or three-stop strategy makes sense and a track where tire degradation is normally so high. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2022 As Luis, Delgado, a Mexican American, got to play an ordinary, non-stereotypical Latino character at a time when such depictions were few and far between on TV, for adults or children. CBS News, 10 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Preposition and Adverb

Middle English betwene, preposition & adverb, from Old English betwēonum, from be- + -twēonum (dative plural) (akin to Goth tweihnai two each); akin to Old English twā two

First Known Use

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of between was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing between

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BNC: 97 COCA: 140

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