English Reference

00 / Grammar and structure

between vs among

Between links distinct, individual items; among places an item within an undefined group or mass.

01 / Side by side

  • between

    connecting distinct, separate individuals or objects

    The negotiations between the three neighboring countries lasted for several months.

  • among

    part of a collective or group

    The secret was shared among all the members of the secret society.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: There is a strong bond among the mother and her daughter.Right: There is a strong bond between the mother and her daughter.

  • Wrong: The inheritance was divided between the five surviving children.Right: The inheritance was divided among the five surviving children.

03 / Remember

Between is for two or more individuals; among is for the crowd.

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    A sense of urgency grew the city residents as the local climate summit approached.

  2. 2.

    Employees often find it difficult to maintain a healthy balance their remote work and personal life.

  3. 3.

    The final match of the tournament is a tense rivalry the two top-ranked football clubs.

  4. 4.

    She felt comfortable her peers during the university orientation.

  5. 5.

    I had to choose the red shirt and the blue one.

05 / More like this

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