atween Definition
between; in an intermediate position or relation.
Using atween: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "atween" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The cat was sitting atween the two chairs.
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The river flows atween the mountains.
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He stood atween his friends, not knowing which side to take.
atween Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of atween
from Middle English 'atwene', from Old English 'betweonum'
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Summary: atween in Brief
'Atween' [uh-tween] is a preposition meaning 'between' or 'in an intermediate position or relation.' It is an archaic or dialectal form of 'between,' and can be used interchangeably with it. Examples include 'The cat was sitting atween the two chairs' and 'He stood atween his friends, not knowing which side to take.'
