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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
between



be·tween preposition, adverb BrE [bɪˈtwiːn] NAmE [bɪˈtwiːn]
preposition
1. in or into the space separating two or more points, objects, people, etc
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet.
I sat down between Jo and Diana.
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy.
The paper had fallen down between the desk and the wall.
• (figurative)My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant.
2. in the period of time that separates two days, years, events, etc
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Don't eat between meals.
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16.
Many changes took place between the two world wars.
3. at some point along a scale from one amount, weight, distance, etc. to another
It weighed between nine and ten kilos.
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week.
4. (of a line)separating one place from another
the border between Sweden and Norway
5. from one place to another
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily.
6. used to show a connection or relationship
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things
a link between unemployment and crime
There's a lot of bad feeling between them.
I had to choose between the two jobs.
7. shared by two or more people or things
We ate a pizza between us.
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret).
8. by putting together the efforts or actions of two or more people or groups
We ought to be able to manage it between us.
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population.
9. ~ doing sth used to show that several activities are involved
Between working full-time and taking care of the kids, he didn't have much time for hobbies.

Word Origin:
Old English betwēonum, from be ‘by’ + a Germanic word related to ↑two.
 
adverb (usually in between)
in the space or period of time separating two or more points, objects, etc. or two dates, events, etc
The house was near a park but there was a road in between.
I see her most weekends but not very often in between.
see betwixt and between at betwixt

Word Origin:
[between] Old English betwēonum, from be ‘by’ + a Germanic word related to ↑two.
 

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