English · Word Candidate

between

/bɪˈtwiːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: betweens

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở vị trí hoặc khoảng cách ngăn cách, hoặc trung gian về số lượng hoặc mức độ

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Preposition

John stood between Amy and Mary. Let’s meet between two and three.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Done together or reciprocally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được thực hiện cùng nhau hoặc lẫn nhau

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Preposition

conversation between friends

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kim may ngắn với mắt tròn nhỏ dùng để may mũi chỉ mịn trên vải dày

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “between” mean?

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

Is “between” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.