A location can relate to distinct things or to a group.
The idea
Use between for distinct people or things, even more than two. Use among for someone or something within a group.
Examples
- The bench is between two trees.
- A bee is among the flowers.
- Paths run between the three villages.
- The note is between the plates.
- A red leaf lies among green leaves.
- The cat sleeps among the cushions.
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Watch out
Do not assume that between is limited to two: three distinct towns can have routes between them.
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Choose the preposition: The swing hangs ___ two trees. (between / among)
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between
between: the two trees are separate landmarks.
Choose the preposition: A mushroom grows ___ the grass. (between / among)
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among
among: the grass surrounds the mushroom.
Choose the preposition: Trains travel ___ the three cities. (between / among)
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between
between: the three cities are distinct endpoints.
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Choose the preposition: The swing hangs ___ two trees. (between / among)
Choose the preposition: A mushroom grows ___ the grass. (between / among)
Choose the preposition: Trains travel ___ the three cities. (between / among)
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Describe a place between landmarks and something among a group.