prep

twixt

twihkst

Twixt (prep) means a shortened, poetic form of "betwixt," meaning between. Example: “The old cottage stood twixt the woods and the river.”

prep

A shortened, poetic form of "betwixt," meaning between.

"The old cottage stood twixt the woods and the river."

""Twixt hope and fear" is the kind of phrase you find in old poems."

How to use twixt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or poetic way of saying "between."

When to use it

Archaic and literary — you would not use this in everyday speech or writing.

Easily confused with

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A worn-down form of Middle English twyx, with a small added -t sound, related to "between."

Origin: Middle English

What does “twixt” mean?

The word “twixt” means a shortened, poetic form of "betwixt," meaning between. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or poetic way of saying "between.".

How do you pronounce “twixt”?

“Twixt” is pronounced twihkst (/twɪkst/ in IPA).

How do you use “twixt” in a sentence?

Here is “twixt” used in a sentence: “The old cottage stood twixt the woods and the river.”

What part of speech is “twixt”?

“Twixt” is a preposition.

Where does the word “twixt” come from?

The word “twixt” comes from Middle English. A worn-down form of Middle English twyx, with a small added -t sound, related to "between.".