among
preposition
in a group, not individually
“The house is hidden among the trees.”
Grammar choices
among vs between
Between is for distinct, individual items (any number); among is for a group or mass seen as a whole.
between
preposition
relating separate, named items
“Choose between tea, coffee and juice.”
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Questions about among vs between
What is the difference between among and between?
Between is for distinct, individual items (any number); among is for a group or mass seen as a whole.
How do I remember among vs between?
Between: individual items you can point to. Among: a crowd.
Are there exceptions?
The "between is for two, among is for three or more" rule is a myth according to the Oxford English Dictionary and most usage guides: "a treaty between four nations" is correct.
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