between
🇺🇸
/bɪˈtwiːn/
🇬🇧
/bɪˈtwiːn/
preposition
A1
in the space that separates two things
The ball rolled between the two chairs.
A1
in the time that separates two events
Lunch is served between 12 and 2 PM.
A1
within a range of two amounts
The price is between $10 and $20.
A1
separating two places
The river flows between the two towns.
A1
from one place to another
There are flights between London and New York daily.
A1
showing a choice or connection
You must choose between these two options.
B1
shared by two or more people
We shared the cake between the four of us.
B1
by the combined effort of people
Between all of us, we can finish this work quickly.
R
involving several activities
Between work and family, she has little free time.
adverb
R
in the space or time that separates things
The meetings are at 9 and 11, with a break between.
translation
in the space that separates two things; in the time that separates two events; within a range of two amounts; separating two places; from one place to another; showing a choice or connection; shared by two or more people; by the combined effort of people; involving several activities
in the space or time that separates things