Synonyms for betwixt


Grammar : Adv, prep
Spell : bih-twikst
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈtwɪkst

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Définition of betwixt

Origin :
  • Old English betweox "between, among, amidst, meanwhile," from bi- "by" (see be-) + tweox "for two," from Proto-Germanic *twa "two" + *-isk "-ish." With parasitic -t that first appeared in Old English and became general after c.1500.
  • As in between : adv middle from two points
  • As in among : prep in the middle of; between
Example sentences :
  • I disremember just how fur that last stop is from the Crick, but I think it's betwixt 25 and 30 mile.
  • Extract from : « Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) » by John McElroy
  • Why should a couetous man be called poore, what affinitie is betwixt them twoo?
  • Extract from : « Shakespeare Jest-Books; » by Unknown
  • “There is all the difference that is betwixt Heaven and earth,” answered Mr Tremayne.
  • Extract from : « Clare Avery » by Emily Sarah Holt
  • “There is no manner of likeness, Blanche, betwixt this creature and Don John,” she urged.
  • Extract from : « Clare Avery » by Emily Sarah Holt
  • Then, what bond is there betwixt thee and this lad's brother Jacques?
  • Extract from : « Standish of Standish » by Jane G. Austin
  • As for thy service, I will think of that betwixt now and the day I see you again.
  • Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • "I'll see you hanged for this," said Raikes, betwixt his teeth.
  • Extract from : « The Honourable Mr. Tawnish » by Jeffery Farnol
  • It's 'you tickle me an' I tickle you' betwixt him an' de ol' Scratch.
  • Extract from : « Burl » by Morrison Heady
  • But betwixt the buying the gowns and the more of it lie many things.
  • Extract from : « Privy Seal » by Ford Madox Ford
  • So, so; neither agreeable nor disagreeable, but just betwixt and between!
  • Extract from : « Fruits of Culture » by Leo Tolstoy

Antonyms for betwixt

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