adjective
Uncommon
intervening
Intervening (adjective) means occurring or existing between two points in time or two events. Example: “A lot changed in the intervening years.”
adjective
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Occurring or existing between two points in time or two events.
"A lot changed in the intervening years."
How to use intervening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing in between — usually used for a stretch of time between two events.
Common pairings
intervening years
in the intervening period
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Word forms
- Plural
- intervenings
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Rhymes for intervening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “intervening” mean?
The word “intervening” means occurring or existing between two points in time or two events. In plain terms, coming in between — usually used for a stretch of time between two events.
How do you use “intervening” in a sentence?
Here is “intervening” used in a sentence: “A lot changed in the intervening years.”
What part of speech is “intervening”?
“Intervening” is an adjective.
Is “intervening” a common word?
“Intervening” is an uncommon word in modern English.
