be·tween
between
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- pronunciation:
- bih
twin
- features:
- Language Note
part of speech: |
preposition |
definition 1: |
in the area that separates.
Bob stood in line between Joe and Kate.
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definition 2: |
from one thing to another thing when comparing.
There are not many differences between my bike and yours. |
definition 3: |
during a set time period.
Come for lunch between noon and one. |
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The prepositions
between and
among are close in meaning, but there is an important difference in how they are used. Use
between when you are talking or writing about two people or things. Use
among when you are talking or writing about three or more people or things.
Eli and Jack discussed the problem between themselves. Soon an argument broke out among the entire class.