Between is used to describe two places, times or things and the space that may separate the two. The definition may change from use to use, but it's guaranteed that two separate bodies exist.
Between You and Me is used for secrets, not to be shared with other people. Example: #1) I think Mary might be dating someone new, but that's just between you and me. #2) Between you and me, I'm going to divorce my husband. #3) Between you and me, my older brother has is overly fond of sheep.
Between Jobs means you are unemployed; you left one job and expect to start another. Example: #1) I am between jobs now. I have been between jobs for almost six months.
Between (Places) Example: #1) There aren't any gas stations between this city and the next one. #2) The grocery store is between my home and office, so I can stop there on the way home. #3) The gunman shot the sheriff right between the eyes.
Between (Times) - Example: #1) I will come home between 7pm and 8pm tonight. #2) Sometime between this morning and last night, somebody stole my car. #3) It will take between 6 and 8 hours to do all the work. #4) After he cut his wrists, it took between 45 minutes and an hour for him to die.
To Choose Between Something and Something Else - Example: #1) I had to choose between a low paying job that I love or a high paying job that I hate. I chose the job that I love. #2) I had to choose between a rich husband that neglects me and a poor man that treats me well. I stayed single. #3) I only had enough money to send one of my children to university, so I had to choose between my son and daughter. #4) You can choose between two flavors, French Vanilla and Toffee.
The Difference Between is used to describe how two things are different. Example: #1) There are a lot of differences between my brother and I. He is athletic and I spend all day on adult websites. #2) The difference between this computer and that one is the speed and the size of the hard drive.
Between You and Me is used for secrets, not to be shared with other people. Example: #1) I think Mary might be dating someone new, but that's just between you and me. #2) Between you and me, I'm going to divorce my husband. #3) Between you and me, my older brother has is overly fond of sheep.
Between Jobs means you are unemployed; you left one job and expect to start another. Example: #1) I am between jobs now. I have been between jobs for almost six months.
Between (Places) Example: #1) There aren't any gas stations between this city and the next one. #2) The grocery store is between my home and office, so I can stop there on the way home. #3) The gunman shot the sheriff right between the eyes.
Between (Times) - Example: #1) I will come home between 7pm and 8pm tonight. #2) Sometime between this morning and last night, somebody stole my car. #3) It will take between 6 and 8 hours to do all the work. #4) After he cut his wrists, it took between 45 minutes and an hour for him to die.
To Choose Between Something and Something Else - Example: #1) I had to choose between a low paying job that I love or a high paying job that I hate. I chose the job that I love. #2) I had to choose between a rich husband that neglects me and a poor man that treats me well. I stayed single. #3) I only had enough money to send one of my children to university, so I had to choose between my son and daughter. #4) You can choose between two flavors, French Vanilla and Toffee.
The Difference Between is used to describe how two things are different. Example: #1) There are a lot of differences between my brother and I. He is athletic and I spend all day on adult websites. #2) The difference between this computer and that one is the speed and the size of the hard drive.
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