Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Between”
Between shows a location or position in the middle of two other things or people.
Word Family of Between
What is the adverb of between? — between
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The park is between my school and my house. A1
- Can you sit between Tom and Sarah at the dinner table? A1
- There is a strong friendship between the two childhood friends. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Between
Old English 'betwēonum', from 'be' (by) + 'twēonum' (two each).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Between
What are the word forms of “between”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “between”?
“between” is primarily a prep. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “between” come from?
Old English 'betwēonum', from 'be' (by) + 'twēonum' (two each).