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"Among" vs "between": what's the difference?
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Anwar Kareem 26/11/2024, 13:57
Anwar Kareem 26/11/2024, 13:57English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "among" and "between" are prepositions used to indicate relationships or positions relative to other entities. They both can convey the idea of being in the middle of or surrounded by something.
What is different?
"Between" is typically used when referring to two entities or when distinguishing individual items within a group, emphasizing separateness. "Among" is used when referring to being in the midst of a group without emphasis on individual distinctions.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Among- She found comfort among her close friends.
- The deer hid among the trees.
- There was a sense of excitement among the crowd.
- He couldn't decide between the red shirt and the blue one.
- The path runs between the two lakes.
- They agreed to split the profits equally between them.
Difference
