Definitions

go-between

[goh-bi-tween] / ˈgoʊ bɪˌtwin /

NOUN

person acting as an agent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrator emissary intermediary liaison matchmaker mediator messenger negotiator proxy

STRONG

attorney broker dealer delegate deputy entrepreneur envoy factor intercessor intermediate intermediator medium referee representative

WEAK

interagent interceder marriage broker

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed optimism, as Pakistan's army chief, a key go-between between the United States and Iran, left Tehran after two days of talks with senior Iranian leaders.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

That includes having an attorney figure out your will, set up a foundation and/or trust, and even serve as something of a go-between when dealing with lottery officials.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Then again, he added, Russia couldn’t be ruled out because there are divisions and infighting over Dmitriev’s role as a Kremlin go-between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Sources also cautioned how it would function with executive chairman Jeff Shi - former sporting director Matt Hobbs almost acted as a go-between previously.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

The fact that I’ve been used as a go-between doesn’t seem to bother him at all.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

go-between

Example Sentences

Related Words