between
Prononciation : [/bəˈtwin/]
Mot
Contexte : « relationship »
(preposition) used to show the space that separates two things or the relationship of individuals or items in a group. It's for when something is in the middle of two other things or when you're talking about choices.
Exemple
The ball is between the two trees.
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There is nothing between the two houses.
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What is between the red and blue markers?
Contexte : « location »
(adverb) in or into the space that separates two things or people. It's like being in the middle.
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She stood directly between her two friends.
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He couldn't decide which path to take; he was stuck between choices.
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Where did you put the book? Is it between the other two books?
Contexte : « comparison »
(adjective) in the middle of two or more things or people. It's about being in the middle or comparing options.
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She found herself torn between two good choices.
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He couldn't choose between the red or blue paint.
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Are you between the ages of 20 and 30?
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