ALL meanings of betweenness
be·tween
B b - noun betweenness the condition of being between 3
- preposition betweenness in the space separating (two points, objects, etc.): between New York and Chicago. 1
- preposition betweenness intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree: between twelve and one o'clock; between 50 and 60 apples; between pink and red. 1
- preposition betweenness linking; connecting: air service between cities. 1
- preposition betweenness in portions for each of (two people): splitting the profits between them. 1
- preposition betweenness among: sharing the responsibilities between the five of us. 1
- preposition betweenness by the dual or common action or participation of: Between us, we can finish the job in a couple of hours. 1
- preposition betweenness distinguishing one from the other: He couldn't see the difference between good and bad. 1
- preposition betweenness in comparing: no preference between the two wines. 1
- preposition betweenness by the combined effect of. 1
- preposition betweenness existing confidentially for: We'll keep this matter between the two of us. 1
- preposition betweenness involving; concerning: war between nations; choice between things. 1
- preposition betweenness being felt jointly or reciprocated by: the love between them. 1
- preposition betweenness by joint possession of: Between them they own most of this company. 1
- preposition betweenness Heraldry. in the midst of, so as to make a symmetrical composition: a cross argent between four bezants. 1
- noun betweenness Usually, betweens. a short needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for fine hand stitchery in heavy fabric. 1
- adverb betweenness in the intervening space or time; in an intermediate position or relation: two windows with a door between; visits that were far between. 1
- idioms betweenness between ourselves, confidentially; in trust. Also, between you and me, between you, me, and the post/lamppost/gatepost/etc. 1
- idioms betweenness in between, situated in an intermediary area or on a line or imaginary line connecting two points, things, etc. in the way: I reached for the ball, but the dog got in between. 1
- noun betweenness The state or quality of being between. 0