in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)
Synonyms of in-betweennext
: intermediate

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

: between

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Adjective or noun
Artsakh was a grey zone, a non-existent place, more famous for its in-between status than its monuments, natural beauty or history. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 The Panthers will have plenty of roster decisions to make in-between now and then. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Adverb or preposition
The assumption underneath is that a good life is built out of big moments, and that the flat stretches in between are the problem to solve. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The restaurant was best known for its sandwiches filled with Korean BBQ meat in between garlic-fried-rice buns. — Emma Hall august 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-between

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

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

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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