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."
inseparable
go between
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To act as a messenger or intermediary between two parties who are not communicating directly.
In plain English
To carry messages or information between two people or groups who are not talking to each other directly.
What does "go between" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go (travel) between (in the middle of) two people or groups.
Actually means
To carry messages or information between two people or groups who are not talking to each other directly.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "go between"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
parties negotiators families sides groups nations
How to conjugate "go between"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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