In between

adv, prep

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Between them. not-comparable

    "Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth."

Preposition
  1. 1
    Between.
  2. 2
    In the space between.

Synonyms

All synonyms
midway point

Example

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"Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth."

Etymology

Univerbation of in + between, perhaps in imitation of similar phrases as in the middle of, in the midst of, etc.

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