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go between

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To carry messages or information between two people or groups who are not talking to each other directly.

Literal meaning: To go (travel) between (in the middle of) two people or groups.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

To carry messages or negotiate between two parties who are not communicating directly.

"During the dispute, a junior official went between the two delegations, relaying offers."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Can function as a verb (to go between two parties) and as a noun (a go-between). The noun 'go-between' is well established and refers to an intermediary or mediator. Common in diplomatic, negotiation, and personal relationship contexts.

Commonly used with

parties negotiators families sides groups nations

Forms

Base
go between
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes between
he/she/it
Past simple
went between
yesterday
Past participle
gone between
have + pp
-ing form
going between
continuous

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