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betwixt

bih-TWIHKST

Betwixt (prep) means an old-fashioned word for "between.". Example: “The cottage sat betwixt two ancient oak trees.”

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An old-fashioned word for "between."
"The cottage sat betwixt two ancient oak trees."

How to use betwixt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA poetic or archaic way of saying "between," still surviving in the phrase "betwixt and between" (in an in-between state).

When to use it

Rarely used in modern speech except playfully or in the fixed phrase "betwixt and between."

Common pairings
betwixt and between
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Etymology

From Old English betweox, from a Germanic root meaning "twofold" — a close relative of "between" and "twin."

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “betwixt” mean?

The word “betwixt” means an old-fashioned word for "between.". In plain terms, a poetic or archaic way of saying "between," still surviving in the phrase "betwixt and between" (in an in-between state).

How do you pronounce “betwixt”?

“Betwixt” is pronounced bih-TWIHKST (/bɪˈtwɪkst/ in IPA).

How do you use “betwixt” in a sentence?

Here is “betwixt” used in a sentence: “The cottage sat betwixt two ancient oak trees.”

What part of speech is “betwixt”?

“Betwixt” is a preposition.

Where does the word “betwixt” come from?

The word “betwixt” comes from Old English. From Old English betweox, from a Germanic root meaning "twofold" — a close relative of "between" and "twin.".

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