تفاوت between و among

دو کلمه between و among هر دو به معنای “بین” هستند، اما تفاوت‌های ظریفی بین آن‌ها وجود دارد.

• Between معمولاً برای اشاره به دو چیز یا شخص استفاده می‌شود که به طور واضح از یکدیگر متمایز هستند.

The ball is between the two chairs.

• Among معمولاً برای اشاره به سه یا چند چیز یا شخص استفاده می‌شود.

The money was divided among the three friends.

مثال‌های دیگر:

• Between
  • The difference between the two prices is $10.
  • She was caught between two cars.
  • The meeting will be held between 10am and 11am.
• Among
  • The cat was hiding among the bushes.
  • The seeds were scattered among the plants.
  • The children were divided among the three teachers.