in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)
Synonyms of in-betweennext
: intermediate

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

: between

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Adjective or noun
Culture is built on the actual behavior in the in-between moments. — Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Wear them with sandals in the summertime or with tall boots for fall—and every other occasion in-between. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Adverb or preposition
The Trojans went 1-2 in Omaha, beating Ole Miss 12-8 in between a pair of losses to West Virginia, which beat Troy 7-5 and 12-0. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 There are homemade herbal teas aplenty, and broth for those who get hungry in between meals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-between

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-between was in 1523

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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in-between

1 of 4 adjective
in-be·​tween
ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn
: intermediate

in-between

2 of 4 noun
: an intermediate term, thing, or class

in between

3 of 4 adverb
: between entry 2
were neither young nor old but fell somewhere in between

in between

4 of 4 preposition
: between entry 1 sense 2
a meadow lies in between the house and the road

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