Associations to the word «Between»

Wiktionary

BETWEEN, preposition. In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See the Usage notes below.)
BETWEEN, preposition. Done together or reciprocally.
BETWEEN, preposition. Shared in confidence.
BETWEEN, preposition. In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
BETWEEN, preposition. Combined (by effort or ownership).
BETWEEN, preposition. One of (representing a choice).
BETWEEN, noun. A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, prepositional phrase. (idiom) (US) To be bankrupt.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, prepositional phrase. (idiom) To be in a difficult and inescapable position.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
BETWEEN DECKS, noun. (nautical) The space between any two decks of a ship
BETWEEN DECKS, noun. (nautical) Steerage on a passenger ship in which people who cannot afford a cabin travel
BETWEEN JOBS, adjective. (euphemistic) Unemployed.
BETWEEN SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) A perilous journey between two dangers, similar in meaning to between a rock and a hard place
BETWEEN THE EARS, adjective. (literally) On the head.
BETWEEN THE EARS, adjective. (figuratively) Inside the head.
BETWEEN THE EARS, adjective. (informal) In the brain or in the mind.
BETWEEN THE HAMMER AND THE ANVIL, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) With the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
BETWEEN THE JIGS AND THE REELS, prepositional phrase. (Ireland) (idiomatic) eventually, despite all the confusion.
BETWEEN THE PIPES, prepositional phrase. (ice hockey) (lacrosse) (idiomatic) Between the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.
BETWEEN WIND AND WATER, prepositional phrase. (nautical) In that part of a ship's side or bottom which is frequently brought above water by the rolling of the ship, or fluctuation of the water's surface.
BETWEEN WIND AND WATER, prepositional phrase. (colloquial) (by extension) At the vulnerable part or point of anything.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME, prepositional phrase. In confidence; used to impose an obligation to keep something being discussed secret.
BETWEEN YOU, ME, AND THE BEDPOST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) between you and me

Dictionary definition

BETWEEN, adverb. In the interval; "dancing all the dances with little rest between".
BETWEEN, adverb. In between; "two houses with a tree between".

Wise words

Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.
William Shakespeare