between
in the space, time, or range separating two things
How often you will meet it
Rank 230 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 99,203 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.047% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
preposition
- in the space, time, or range separating two things
between in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I make a great difference between people.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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The shabby bag between them attracted Gloria's curious gaze.
Gloria and Treeless Street · Annie Hamilton Donnell · Chapter 1
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His whole attention seemed fixed upon the curling wreath of blue smoke which hung between us.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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Mrs. Anderson was between them, putting out a quick hand; the boy hardly saw her as he took it.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Long waits between the acts, tardiness in beginning the performance, and all delays do much to destroy an otherwise happy impression.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1