Between and Among


Between and Among
Between and among are both prepositions. There is sometimes confusion over the use of these two words.

Between
We use between to refer to two things (or more) which are clearly separated.
Example-
    1)   The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's  determination. 
    2)   The post office is between the bank and the supermarket.

When to use Between

Between can be used with more than Two Things
It is a common misconception that between is used with two things and among is used with three or more things. In fact, between can be used with three or more things as long as they are separate and distinct. 

For example:

    1)   Mother asked to share sweets between Pinki, Dolly and Neetu.
    2)   Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.  (Bob Beauprez)

When describing spatial relationships, between usually means in the middle of something, or in the space restricted by something.

   1)   He drove too quickly between the cars.
   2)   The treaty between the nations was successful.

Between is used to connect times or numbers

   1)   A child develops rapidly between the ages of 13 and 16.
   2)   Most wines contain between 10% and 15% alcohol.

Among
We use among to talk about things which are not clearly separated because they are part of a group.
👉 Among is usually followed by a plural noun. For example:

When describing spatial relationships among tells us that something is surrounded by something.
She wants to play Holi among girls.

Among could indicates that something belongs to a group-
She was comfortable only among her High School friends.


Exercises
Fill in the blank with correct alternative:
1)   That old temple is hidden _______ trees.
a.    among (✓)
b.   between
2)   There was a cyclist ________ the car and the truck.
a.    among
b.   between (✓)
3)   She began rummaging ________ the books on her desk.
a.    among (✓)
b.   between
4)   I walk _________ the trees and the house.
a.    among
b.   between (✓)
5)   She lives in that house ________ the trees.
a.    among (✓)
b.   between
6)   What is the difference ________ real image and virtual image.
a.    among
b.   between (✓)
7)   She lives in that house ________ the trees.
a.    among (✓)
b.   between
8)   There is a strong link ________ social distancing and spread of virus.
a.    among
b.   between (✓)
9)   The secret was spread ________ the crowd.
a.    among (✓)
b.   between
10)        She was trapped _________ molten lava and the sea.
a.    among
b.   between (✓)

Examine the use of between and among and tick mark on the right statements.
    1)   I gave Yamini and Kanchan some money and told them to share it among them. (✗)

    2)   I hid the note between two rocks. (✓)

    3)   The cameraman was between the zebras and the pride. (✓)

    4)   Innovation distinguishes among a leader and a follower. (✗)

    5)   If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf. (✓)

    6)   She only ever felt comfortable when she was between her friends. (✗)

    7)   There is connection among his arrival and her disappearance. (✗)

    8)   His property was divided between his son and his daughter. (✓)

    9)   Let’s keep this information among ourselves. (✓)

    10)  The restaurant between my house and resident has been closed. (✓)

Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the correct sentence:

    1)   Her parents among/between others, were worried about her travelling alone.
   Her parents among others, were worried about her travelling alone.

    2)   Our house is among/between the river, the wood and the village.
    Our house is between the river, the wood and the village.

    3)   Sadness is but a wall among/between two gardens. 
    Sadness is but a wall between two gardens. 

    4)   We lived in Indore among/between 2002 and 2006.
    We lived in Indore between 2002 and 2006.

    5)   There wasn’t much unity among/between the council members.
         There wasn’t much unity among the council members.

    6)     What were you doing among/between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm?
          What were you doing between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm?

     7)     The ancient fountain was hidden among/between the trees.
          The ancient fountain was hidden among the trees.

     8)     The guard stood among/between the door and the street.
           The guard stood between the door and the street.

     9)     In my last article, I wrote about the difference among/between plant cell and animal cell.
          In my last article, I wrote about the difference between plant cell and animal cell.

     10)  We find comfort among/between those who agree with us and growth among those who don't. 
          We find comfort among those who agree with us and growth among those who don't. 

    11)  They are building a new road among/between Agra and Delhi.
          They are building a new road between Agra and Delhi.

    12)  The difference among/between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. 
       The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. 

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