Definitionen
1.PrepositionIn the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)"John stood between Amy and Mary. Let’s meet between two and three.; I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars."
2.PrepositionDone together or reciprocally."conversation between friends"
3.PrepositionShared in confidence."Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy. Let's keep this between ourselves."
4.PrepositionIn transit from (one to the other, or connecting places)."He's between jobs right now. The shuttle runs between the town and the airport."
5.PrepositionCombined (by effort or ownership)."Between us all, we shall succeed. We've only got £5 between us.; Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer."
6.PrepositionOne of (representing a choice)."You must choose between him and me.; Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green."
7.PrepositionTaking together the combined effect of."Between the food and the card games, this proved to be the best birthday party I have ever had."
8.NounA kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.