inbetween

in-be·tween

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-bi-tween]
- /ˌɪn bɪˈtwin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-bi-tween]
- /ˌɪn bɪˈtwin/

Definitions of inbetween word

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

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Origin of inbetween

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for Inbetween

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inbetween 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.

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