between (/bɪˈtwiːn/)
preposition · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /bɪˈtwiːn/
Meaning
Meaning: in the space separating two things
In the space, time, or range that separates two people, things, or points.
Examples
🗣 The shop is between the bank and the café.
Etymology
From Old English ‘betweonum’, related to ‘twa’ (two).
How & Where It’s Used
Typically used for two items, while ‘among’ is for many.
Tags: preposition, position