Language/English/Grammar/Between-and-Among

Between and Among in English

Between is used when referring to two people, places or things.

Among is used for three or more people, places or things.

E.g.

• Divide the cake among the five of you.

• The twins shared the sweets between themselves.

Sources

https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en

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