between
UK: bɪˈtwiːn | US: bɪˈtwiːn
prep. in the space separating two or more points, objects, or places
prep. in the time separating two events or points in time
prep. indicating a relationship or comparison involving two or more parties
The word "between" originates from Old English betwēonum, combining be- (indicating proximity) and twēonum (derived from twā, "two"). It originally denoted the spatial or temporal midpoint of two entities. Over time, its usage expanded to include abstract relationships (e.g., "between friends"). The morpheme tween survives in modern English as a colloquial shortening of "between" (e.g., "tween years").
The cat sat between the two chairs.
The meeting is scheduled between 2 PM and 4 PM.
There’s a strong bond between the siblings.
The river flows between the mountains.
She divided the candy equally between her friends.