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Definition intervening in British English

intervening adjective

adjective
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈviːnɪŋ/
1

happening between two events or times

Example

Not much has changed during the intervening six years.

Synonyms and related words
during within throughout
2

in the space between two people or things

Example

The gardens are separated by an intervening wall.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
Definition intervening in British English