BETWEEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

in the interval

Example: dancing all the dances with little rest between

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adverb

in between

Example: two houses with a tree between

Synonyms

Betwixt, 'tween, Between

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "between" comes from Proto-Germanic *bi-. It started in Old English betwēonan. Then it appeared in Middle English betwene. Many other languages have similar words:.

Scots: between
Scots: atween
Gothic: 𐍄𐍅𐌴𐌹𐌷𐌽𐌰𐌹
Old English: betweohs
Old English: twinn

🔗 Related Words

be – A related word in the same word family.

twain – A related word in the same word family.

betwixt – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.