between vs Among

The phrases 'between' and 'among' are both prepositions used to indicate relationships in terms of space, time, or choice. 'Between' is used when referring to two distinct items or individuals, while 'among' is used when referring to three or more items or individuals. The choice between 'between' and 'among' depends on the number of entities being compared.

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between

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'between' when referring to the relationship of two distinct items or individuals.

Examples:

The book is between the two bookshelves.
She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
The agreement was made between the two parties.
The secret remained between the two friends.
The competition is between the top two teams.

Alternatives:

in between
from...to
with
amidst
midway

Among

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'among' when referring to the relationship of three or more items or individuals.

Examples:

The treasure was hidden among the trees.
He felt like he was among friends.
The prize was divided among the winners.
She stood out among the crowd.
The issue caused a divide among the team members.

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Among people with nothing more serious to consider.
Among empty bottles and dirty sheets.
Among them were our best friends.
Among them were 11 year old Vasyl Valdeman and his family.
Among all God's little windup toys, you were the only one with any spunk.
Among them there was a green youngster.
Among them is young Arnold Tockelt, who had survived Munich and now craved revenge.
Among the most actives today is World Enterprises.
Among the deceased was Adaline's husband.
Among these factors Deloitte emphasises the importance of capital intensity.
Among them, Russia is an increasingly important strategic partner.
Among other qualities, sociopaths are pretty good liars.
Among all these words were their names.
Among the new countries, matters appear lopsided.
Among the structural causes of poverty is always bad governance.
Among them are funds to assist training through lifelong learning.
Among those invited was to my Church of Scientology.
Among the products awaiting reimbursement decisions are medicines with life-saving potential.
Among those that cost little, naturally.
Among the most significant works of Polish, which would be a mandatory element of summarizing here.

Alternatives:

amid
in the midst of
surrounded by
in the middle of
in the company of

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