bet.
Because it is a word with a single syllable, bet. is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofbet.
- In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
Example: "I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars."
- Done together or reciprocally.
Example: "conversation between friends"
- Shared in confidence.
Example: "Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy. Let's keep this between ourselves."
- In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
Example: "He's between jobs right now. The shuttle runs between the town and the airport."
- Combined (by effort or ownership).
Example: "Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer."
- One of (representing a choice).
Example: "Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green."
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