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Between
bəˈtwin
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
100 - 200
100 - 200
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Between -
In the space that separates two or more things
Voorbeeld: The book is between the two candles on the shelf.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: describing physical locations or positions
Opmerking: Commonly used to indicate a position or location relative to other objects.
In the intermediate space or time of
Voorbeeld: We will meet between 3 and 4 pm.
Gebruik: formalContext: indicating a specific time frame
Opmerking: Used to specify a range or period within which something occurs.
Shared by or involving two or more
Voorbeeld: The secret is between us.
Gebruik: informalContext: referring to confidentiality or a private agreement
Opmerking: Often used in informal conversations to indicate confidentiality or exclusivity.
Synoniemen van Between
Among
Among is used to show a relationship within a group or a mass. It implies being surrounded by or in the midst of something.
Voorbeeld: The treasure was hidden among the rocks.
Opmerking: Between is used when referring to relationships involving two or more distinct, individual items or entities, while among is used when referring to relationships within a larger group or mass.
Amid
Amid is used to indicate being surrounded by or in the middle of a particular situation or environment.
Voorbeeld: The city was quiet amid the chaos of the festival.
Opmerking: Amid is more poetic or formal in usage compared to between, and it often conveys a sense of being enveloped by a specific atmosphere or condition.
Betwixt
Betwixt is an archaic or poetic term that means between or in the middle of two things.
Voorbeeld: The old cottage was nestled betwixt the trees.
Opmerking: Betwixt is an old-fashioned or literary term that is not commonly used in everyday language. It carries a more whimsical or nostalgic tone compared to the straightforward usage of between.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Between
In between
This phrase is used to indicate a position that is located between two objects or people.
Voorbeeld: She sat in between her two friends at the concert.
Opmerking: Adding 'in' before 'between' emphasizes the specific location or position.
Between a rock and a hard place
This idiom means to be in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant options.
Voorbeeld: I'm between a rock and a hard place with this decision - both options are equally challenging.
Opmerking: The idiom conveys a metaphorical sense of being stuck in a tight spot, unlike the literal use of 'between.'
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Similar to 'between a rock and a hard place,' this idiom expresses a situation where a person has to choose between two equally undesirable alternatives.
Voorbeeld: She felt like she was between the devil and the deep blue sea trying to balance work and family responsibilities.
Opmerking: It adds a poetic or dramatic flair by referring to the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between you and me
This phrase is used to indicate confidentiality or secrecy between the speaker and the listener.
Voorbeeld: Just between you and me, I think she's planning a surprise party for him.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the exclusivity of the information shared between the two parties.
Between the lines
To read between the lines means to understand or deduce a meaning that is not explicitly stated.
Voorbeeld: She read between the lines of his text messages and realized he was disappointed.
Opmerking: It involves interpreting implicit or hidden messages, contrasting with the literal meaning of 'between.'
Between you, me, and the lamppost
This phrase is used humorously to emphasize confidentiality or secrecy in a playful manner.
Voorbeeld: Between you, me, and the lamppost, I don't think he's being honest about his whereabouts last night.
Opmerking: It adds a whimsical element by including a lamppost as an imaginary confidant.
Between the sheets
This colloquial phrase refers to what happens in bed, especially concerning intimate or romantic activities.
Voorbeeld: Their argument got heated between the sheets last night, but they made up in the morning.
Opmerking: It carries a more intimate or suggestive connotation compared to the neutral usage of 'between.'
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Between
Betwix
Betwixt shortened to betwix is a casual and shortened version of between.
Voorbeeld: The cat squeezed through the narrow betwixt the fence posts.
Opmerking: Betwix is a slang abbreviation for betwixt or between.
Tween
Tween is a colloquial term for children in the age range between childhood and teenage years.
Voorbeeld: The store sells clothing designed for tweens between the ages of 10 and 12.
Opmerking: Tween is a slang term specific to describing a certain age group, whereas between is more general.
Bet
Bet can be used informally to imply a choice or decision between two options.
Voorbeeld: I wouldn't bet on who will win the game; it's too close to call.
Opmerking: Bet is often used informally or metaphorically, compared to the more direct use of between.
Betwidden
Betwidden is an uncommon variant or dialectal term meaning between.
Voorbeeld: The treasure was hidden betwidden the old oak trees.
Opmerking: Betwidden may be regionally specific or considered more archaic compared to standard between.
Betwattled
Betwattled is a humorous or whimsical slang term for being in a state of confusion or stuck between two things.
Voorbeeld: The lost cat was eventually found betwattled the bushes and the shed.
Opmerking: Betwattled is a creative and non-standard slang term not commonly used in formal language.
Betwixen
Betwixen is an informal or dialectal form meaning between.
Voorbeeld: She stood betwixen the two friends, feeling torn between their differing opinions.
Opmerking: Betwixen is a less formal or regional variant of between.
Between - Voorbeelden
There is a big difference between cats and dogs.
The meeting will take place between 2pm and 4pm.
I couldn't decide between the blue or the red dress.
The bookshelf is located between the window and the door.
Grammatica van Between
Between - Adpositie (Adposition) / Voorzetsel of ondergeschikte voegwoord (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: between
Vervoegingen
Bijwoord (Adverb): between
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
Between bevat 2 lettergrepen: be • tween
Fonetische transcriptie: bi-ˈtwēn
be tween , bi ˈtwēn (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Between - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
Between: 100 - 200 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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