between

[bih-tween] / bɪˈtwin /

ADVERB

middle from two points

Synonyms

STRONG

betwixt

WEAK

amid amidst among at intervals bounded by centrally located enclosed by halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating

PREPOSITION

middle from two points

Synonyms

STRONG

'tween betwixt

WEAK

amid amidst among halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating

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The fourth edition of the summit, which fosters diplomatic interactions between India and countries of the African continent, was set to be held in Delhi from 28-31 May after more than a decade.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The consortium of funds led by CVC and GBL said a partnership between the two investors satisfied the conditions set after CVC submitted a nonbinding proposal to Recordati’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"The communication between those authorities has been poor," Daisy's dad said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

For the fiscal second quarter, Zoom forecasts adjusted profit of $1.45 a share to $1.47 a share with revenue between $1.265 billion and $1.27 billion.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Glowing in the twilight, Trey stepped out from between two redbud trees.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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