Betwixt
preposition
In between, among.
She was standing betwixt two big trees.
Often appears as...
- betwixt and between
- stand betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adverb
Alternatively, in an intermediate position.
He was thus betwixt, unsure of what decision to make.
Often appears as...
- betwixt and between
- fall betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Divided, shared by.
The decision was betwixt both parties.
Often appears as...
- fall betwixt
- lie betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
preposition
In between, among.
She was standing betwixt two big trees.
Often appears as...
- betwixt and between
- stand betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adverb
Alternatively, in an intermediate position.
He was thus betwixt, unsure of what decision to make.
Often appears as...
- betwixt and between
- fall betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Divided, shared by.
The decision was betwixt both parties.
Often appears as...
- fall betwixt
- lie betwixt
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Used in poetry or artistic writing for a classic, old-fashioned flavor.
Her heart lay betwixt hope and despair.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
Avoid using in everyday talk; it may confuse people as it's not commonly used.
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Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Creates a sense of distance or nostalgia due to its archaic usage.
Tales from a land betwixt the seas.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Used in poetry or artistic writing for a classic, old-fashioned flavor.
Her heart lay betwixt hope and despair.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
Avoid using in everyday talk; it may confuse people as it's not commonly used.
N/A
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Creates a sense of distance or nostalgia due to its archaic usage.
Tales from a land betwixt the seas.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Used in poetry or artistic writing for a classic, old-fashioned flavor.
Her heart lay betwixt hope and despair.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations
Avoid using in everyday talk; it may confuse people as it's not commonly used.
N/A
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Creates a sense of distance or nostalgia due to its archaic usage.
Tales from a land betwixt the seas.
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Quote examples
David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.
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David Edwards
American Musician
The turnaround is when you have a solo in betwixt the verses. You stoppin' to have a solo.
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Thomas Fuller
English Clergyman
Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.
Quote examples
David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.
Quote examples
David Edwards
American Musician
The turnaround is when you have a solo in betwixt the verses. You stoppin' to have a solo.
Quote examples
Thomas Fuller
English Clergyman
Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.
Example 1 of 3
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