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between

[bih-tween] / bɪˈtwin /
ADVERB
middle from two points
Synonyms
STRONG
betwixt
WEAK
amid amidst among at intervals bounded by centrally located enclosed by halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating
PREPOSITION
middle from two points
Synonyms
STRONG
'tween betwixt
WEAK
amid amidst among halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating

Example Sentences

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The distance between the states makes it near impossible for them to have migrated on their own, according to researchers, which means they were likely transported here intentionally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

With research and solutions lacking, there remains deep mistrust between doctors and patients over TSW.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"It signals a shift that could redefine the balance between attackers and defenders in cyberspace."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

That raised the possibility for an agreement between the nations that may lead to the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Soon she was flapping a piece of rounded dough between her hands, placing it in the large silver skillet of hot oil on the stove in front of her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith