Flashcard 14 - Word Usage Flashcard Set for the English Basics

among

If you are talking about two or more distinct, individual things, use between. For example, “The similarities between Spanish, Italian, and French come from their common ancestry as romance languages.” If you are talking about things that aren’t distinct items or individuals, use among. For example, “Rumor spread among the high school students.” This sentence makes more sense with among, since it is talking about the trees in general rather than a specific type of tree or exact location.