Stand between Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin
STAND bee-TWEEN, STAND bih-TWEEN
stˈænd/ /bɪtwˈiːn
stand bih-tWEEN
Definition
To be in the middle of two or more things, either physically or figuratively, often implying being an obstacle or barrier.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally (a person or object physically between others) or figuratively (as in 'nothing should stand between us'). Common in emotional or relational contexts. Not to be confused with 'stand up for' (support) or 'stand out' (be noticeable).
Spanish: interponerse entre - estar entrePortuguese (BR): ficar entre - estar entrePortuguese (PT): ficar entre - estar entreChinese (Simplified): 介于...之间 - 居中Chinese (Traditional): 介於...之間 - 居中Hindi: बीच में खड़ा होना - बीच में आनाArabic: يقف بين - يتوسطBengali: মাঝে দাঁড়ানো - বাধা হওয়াRussian: между - стоять между - быть преградойJapanese: 間に立つ - 障害になるVietnamese: đứng giữa - cản trởKorean: 사이에 서다 - 방해하다Turkish: arasında durmak - engel olmakUrdu: بیچ میں کھڑا ہونا - رکاوٹ بنناIndonesian: berdiri di antara - menjadi penghalang
Example Sentences
The fence stands between the two gardens.
basic
A tree stands between the house and the road.
basic
The referee stood between the two players.
basic
Nothing will stand between us and our dreams.
natural
Let’s not let money stand between our friendship.
natural
Fear shouldn't stand between you and new experiences.
natural