Between is used when referring to two objects or people, and among is used when referring to three or more things or people. It is simple─ there are two prepositions used to separate two or more things or people in a sentence. What may not be simple is using the prepositions correctly without any confusion. Yes, we are referring to “between” and “among.” The traditional grammar rule states that between is used when referring to two objects or people, and among is used when referring to three or more things or people.

2. Between Vs. Among – What Is The Difference?
Between is used when referring to two objects or people, and among is
used when referring to three or more things or people.
It is simple─ there are two prepositions used to separate two or more
things or people in a sentence. What may not be simple is using the
prepositions correctly without any confusion. Yes, we are referring to
“between” and “among.”

3. The traditional grammar rule states that between is used when referring to two
objects or people, and among is used when referring to three or more things or
people.
For instance,
• The parents divided the tasks between Tony and Sam.
• The teacher distributed books among David, George, and Hillary.

4. #1 You can use between when there are three or more objects or
people, as long as they are distinctive from each other. For
• He had to choose between playing, cycling, swimming, and
reading.
• The trade happened between the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
#2 It is correct to use among when referring to people or things
as part of a group or a spatial relationship. For instance,
• The politicians started arguing among themselves.
• She felt awkward among her new neighbors.
#3 You may come across among spelled as amongst sometimes,
but they mean the same.

5. The example given below shows how using the wrong preposition can
disrupt the intent of the sentence.
Incorrect: We tested the reaction among Tetryl and Enol.
Correct: We tested the reaction between Tetryl and Enol.
Your writing may have all the elements that make it admirable—perfect
spellings, correct punctuations, flow—but an incorrectly used preposition
can invariably bring down the quality of your writing.
But we won’t let that happen! Just like we clarified the usage of between
and among in a sentence, we will continue doing so for other
prepositions.

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