Spell Bee Word: between

Basic Details

Word: Between

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: In the space or time separating two points, people, or things.

Synonyms: Among, amid, in the middle of

Antonyms: Outside, beyond, apart from

Idioms and Phrases

1. In between a rock and a hard place: To be in a difficult situation with no easy choice. Example: "She was between a rock and a hard place, having to choose between two jobs that she liked."
2. In between the lines: To understand something that is not stated directly. Example: "The message was subtle, but I could read between the lines and see what she really meant."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The park is situated between the library and the school, making it a great place for students to relax.

Example 2: The book was placed between the other two books on the shelf.

Example 3: She stood between her two friends during the photograph, smiling widely at the camera.

Fun Fact

The word "between" comes from the Old English word "betweonum," meaning "among two." It has been used for over a thousand years in the English language!

Famous Quote

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." – Henry David Thoreau. This quote reminds us that sometimes the understanding of a situation is found between what is immediately visible.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "between" mean?

a) A point of time
b) In the space separating two things
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food

Answer: b) In the space separating two things

2. Which of these is a synonym of "between"?

a) Opposite
b) Among
c) On
d) After

Answer: b) Among

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "between"?

a) Between
b) Within
c) Outside
d) Behind

Answer: c) Outside

4. Which sentence uses "between" correctly?

a) She was sitting between her friends at the table.
b) He loves to run between every day.
c) The cat jumped between the fence.
d) Outside is between sunny.

Answer: a) She was sitting between her friends at the table.

5. Which idiom indicates being in a difficult situation?

a) In between the lines
b) In between a rock and a hard place
c) Break the ice
d) The ball is in your court

Answer: b) In between a rock and a hard place