For curious minds ages 3–12

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Between

/bɪˈtwiːn/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Between

preposition

Meaning: In the middle of two things.

Full meaning: In the space separating two things.

Phonics sounds: b-e-t-w-ee-n — blend them together!

Example: “I sat between Mum and Dad.”

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Category: linking-words · Frequency rank: 25 (smaller = more common)