in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

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Adjective or noun
Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics. Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 The perfect in-between camp stove that isn’t too big or too small, the Coleman Cascade 18 is our top pick for a single-burner cooker. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 The Northern Irishman had cut an exasperated figure following a double-bogey at the par-four 14th, but roared home with three consecutive birdies to card 69 – a score exactly in-between his brilliant opening 65 and error-strewn second round 73. Jack Bantock, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024 Through an embodied camera eye that moves freely in the in-between place that is an alley connecting two streets, Fortune evokes a sense of magical realism and offers texture to the meditation on the Chinese American identity, which can also be characterized as a liminal space. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 Priest have always been masters of in-between moments in songs that other bands seem to take for granted — bridges, prechoruses, and, of course, solos — but Priest seem to make these sections of songs step outside of themselves. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024 Yoichi’s dining rooms include tables in the theater and main lounge, where snacks are served in-between main meals. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 These photos required me to look squarely at the camera, then directly to the left, right, and half measures in-between, so every inch of my face and neck were captured. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 What Rozier does best is put pressure on the rim while also operating in those in-between spaces as an effective non-rim two-point scorer. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2024
Adverb or preposition
From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Stars have been everywhere this week, from Henry Golding in London with his costars to Ben Affleck enjoying the L.A. weather. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 Wear Comfortable Clothing Airplane cabin climate settings seem to vacillate between icebox and toaster oven, with no habitable happy medium in between. Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 Serial killers are defined as people who have murdered at least three people, with a period of time in between, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024 Cutler adds that the most critical thing is to watch for dryness, and recommends a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (like the Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo and Conditioner) to use in between appointments. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 Since 1919, this fixture on leafy Margaret Island, a pedestrian-only Danube River hideaway straddling Buda and Pest, has held a series of boisterous, family-friendly pools that call to mind a water park bolstered by ample shady perches to unwind in between splash sessions. Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 Amazon is absolutely stocked with on-sale and budget-friendly men's and women's sweaters that’ll keep you cozy during crisp morning walks, unsuspectingly cold flights, and everywhere in between. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 The oldest is 19, the youngest is 6, and in between, there’s a middle schooler who likes soccer and baking competition shows and a high school freshman who’s either reading a romance novel or secretly texting a crush. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024 Supporting these aims requires open hearts and minds to engage, lobby, serve and stand with both sides and all who suffer in between. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-between was in 1523

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-between

1 of 4 adjective
in-be·​tween
ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn

in-between

2 of 4 noun
: an intermediate term, thing, or class

in between

3 of 4 adverb
: between entry 2
were neither young nor old but fell somewhere in between

in between

4 of 4 preposition
: between entry 1 sense 2
a meadow lies in between the house and the road

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