CEFR B1

in-between

noun

Meaning

An intermediate position, stage, or state; a middle ground.

Examples

The company is in a difficult in-between as it tries to decide whether to merge or expand.
She felt like she was in an in-between phase of her life, not quite a student but not yet a professional.

Synonyms: middle, intermediate, transitional, liminal

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in-between (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.bɪˈtwiːn/

Definition

An intermediate position, stage, or state; a middle ground.

Examples

The company is in a difficult in-between as it tries to decide whether to merge or expand.
She felt like she was in an in-between phase of her life, not quite a student but not yet a professional.
The artist's work often explores the in-between spaces of dreams and reality.

How to Use in-between

in-between (prepositional phrase): In an intermediate position or state. — "The town is in-between the mountains and the sea."
in-between (adverb): In an intermediate position or state. — "The two colors blend in-between."

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