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Definition & Meaning of "between"in English

between
01

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people 

between definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of place
Examples
The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden. 
02

in the interval 

01

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people 

between definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
The book is placed between the notebooks and the pen holder. 
02

used to indicate a temporal interval or a period of time during which an event or action occurs 

Examples
He will be on vacation between July and August. 
03

used to indicate an interval or range between two amounts or numbers 

Examples
The temperature will range between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. 
04

used to indicate a connection or relationship between two or more entities 

Examples
There is a strong bond between siblings. 
05

used to indicate differences or distinctions between multiple entities or elements 

Examples
The presentation explored the similarities and differences between the two theories. 
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