between & among

• Between (AMONG). preposition. Among two or more people or things.

The money was divided equally between several worthy causes.

We drank two bottles of wine between four of us.

Trade between the two countries has increased sharply in the past year.

There is a great deal of similarity between Caroline and her mother.

You'll have to choose between (= choose either) a holiday or a new washing machine.

• Among. preposition. Part of a group of people or things.

I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd.

Rescue teams searched among the wreckage for survivors.

A decision that has caused a lot of anger among women.

Relax, you're among friends.

She has worked as an estate agent among other things.

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