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betweene

betweene is the obsolete spelling of between.

Meaning of between

Preposition

between

  1. In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
    • John stood between Amy and Mary. Let’s meet between two and three.
  2. Done together or reciprocally.
    • conversation between friends
  3. Shared in confidence.
    • Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy. Let's keep this between ourselves.
  4. In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
    • He's between jobs right now. The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.
  5. Combined (by effort or ownership).
    • Between us all, we shall succeed. We've only got £5 between us.
  6. One of (representing a choice).
    • You must choose between him and me.

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Questions about betweene

What is betweene the obsolete spelling of?
Betweene is the obsolete spelling of between.

Words near betweene in the dictionary

  1. betweenagers
  2. betweenane
  3. betweenanes
  4. betweenbrain
  5. betweenbrains
  6. betweene
  7. betweeness
  8. betweenhood
  9. betweenities
  10. betweenity
  11. betweenmaid

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