in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

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Adjective or noun
The in-betweens of my time blocks do look a lot different though. Brooke Eby, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 There’s no in-between, no gradual easing into the complexities of love and partnership. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Adverb or preposition
Check out the many celebs — including Lauren Graham, Dylan O'Brien, and Juliette Lewis— who stopped by the Shutterstock, PEOPLE, and EW Official Sundance Film Festival Portrait Studio to warm up in between screenings and pose for some fun pics! Ew Staff, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025 With shimmering sequins, rich velvets, and statement embellishments, these outfits are perfect for lighting up cocktail hour, nights out with the girls, and everything in between. Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

in-between

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

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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