in between

in be·tween

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in bih-tween]
- /ɪn bɪˈtwin/
- /ɪn bɪˈtwiːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in bih-tween]
- /ɪn bɪˈtwin/

Definitions of in between words

noun in between Usually, betweens. a short needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for fine hand stitchery in heavy fabric. 1
adjective in between being between one thing, condition, etc., and another: a coat for in-between weather. 1
preposition in between in the space separating (two points, objects, etc.): between New York and Chicago. 1
preposition in between intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree: between twelve and one o'clock; between 50 and 60 apples; between pink and red. 1
preposition in between linking; connecting: air service between cities. 1
preposition in between in portions for each of (two people): splitting the profits between them. 1

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Origin of in between

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for In between

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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in between popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

in between usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for in between

adjective in between

equidistant — At equal distances.

Just one Synonym for in between