In-between: meaning, definitions and examples
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in-between
[ ˈɪn.bɪˌtwiːn ]
in a middle position
Situated or occurring between two points, stages, or places. Not fully one thing or the other.
Synonyms
intermediate, interstitial, middle, midway
Examples of usage
- He found himself in an in-between state of confusion and clarity.
- The in-between seasons of spring and autumn are my favorite.
- She lived in the in-between world of dreams and reality.
a transitional period or place
A state of transition or ambiguity, neither fully one thing nor another.
Synonyms
grey area, interim, limbo, transitional phase
Examples of usage
- She felt lost in the in-between of childhood and adulthood.
- The in-between of dusk and dawn is a magical time.
- The character exists in the in-between, neither hero nor villain.
Translations
Translations of the word "in-between" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entre
🇮🇳 बीच में (beech mein)
🇩🇪 dazwischen
🇮🇩 di antara
🇺🇦 посередині
🇵🇱 pomiędzy
🇯🇵 間 (aida)
🇫🇷 entre
🇪🇸 entre
🇹🇷 arasında
🇰🇷 사이에 (saie)
🇸🇦 بين
🇨🇿 mezi
🇸🇰 medzi
🇨🇳 之间 (zhī jiān)
🇸🇮 med
🇮🇸 á milli
🇰🇿 арасында
🇬🇪 შუაში (shuashi)
🇦🇿 arasında
🇲🇽 entre
Word origin
The term 'in-between' originated in the 19th century, combining the prefix 'in-' meaning 'within' or 'inside' with 'between', which derives from Old English meaning 'by twain' or 'by two'. The concept of being in-between has long been recognized in various cultures as a state of transition or liminality, where boundaries blur and transformation occurs.