stand between

phrase

: to be in place or position between (two things)

A row of trees stands between the two houses.

—often used figuratively

A single putt is the only thing standing between her and the title. If she makes it, she wins.

Examples of stand between in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Twin stands between 260 and 280 cm (102 and 110 in) in total height, depending on spec and tires. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

In times gone by, teenagers from the surrounding five villages would hike through the forest and stand between the oversized granite rocks, arms outstretched. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Six games in six days is all that stands between the Braves and the postseason. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

However, Vietnam War veterans sued the president’s administration in May, arguing that the arch, which would stand between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, would obstruct the view between the two. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for stand between

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene