in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

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Adjective or noun
This is emblematic of Meta’s in-between approach this year. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024 This is because hyaluronic acid serums are usually heavier than toner and a lot lighter than a moisturizer, making the in-between an optimum time to add the skincare ingredient to your regimen. Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Adverb or preposition
The new Mac mini supports up to 32GB of RAM (with an 18GB option in between) and as much as 2TB of SSD space. PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Your four-year goals will fall somewhere in between, often encompassing mid-term objectives that require sustained effort but are achievable within this timeframe. True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-between

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

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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