Synonyms for
Between
Definition
In the middle of two things or people.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- between a rock and a hard place
- between you and me
- between the lines
- between now and then
- between jobs
- between courses
- between seasons
- between two evils
Word family
noun betweenness
adverb between
Usage note
The preposition 'between' is typically used for two items or entities. When referring to more than two, 'among' is generally preferred, though 'between' can be used for distinct relationships within a group of three or more.
Example sentences
- The cat is between the two boxes.
- I am sitting between my friends.
- The sun is between the clouds.
- The pencil is between the books.
- The ball is between the two players.
Quotes
There is a fine line between genius and insanity.
The truth is rarely pure and never simple.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.