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Meaning of twixt
The primary meaning of the word "twixt" is a preposition used to indicate a position between two things.
Etymology of twixt
The word "twixt" is an archaic or poetic way of saying "between" and is derived from Old English words "tƿēon" or "tƿīx", and "twixt" is a shortened form of "betwixt", which is a combination of "be" and "twixt".
Historically, "twixt" has been used in English since the 9th century and was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to indicate a position between two things, whether physical, temporal, or figurative.
- Can be used in a variety of contexts, including spatial, temporal, and metaphorical senses.
Usage Examples
- The village lies twixt two great mountains.
- The negotiations took place twixt the two companies.
- The baby slept twixt its parents.
Antonyms
outside
beyond
beside
apart
separately
individually
alone
independently
exclusively
solely
entirely
completely
totally
wholly
utterly
on the outside
externally
outwardly
away from
detached
disconnected