among vs. between

Last Updated : Feb 16, 2023 |
Prolog information
Use between in the following ways:
  • To compare two or more items
  • To denote a one-to-one relationship
  • To indicate a period of time or some other range
  • To describe a position or spatial relationship
Use among when the emphasis is on undefined or non-specific relationships. Among is often used for items that are viewed as a group or to indicate belonging to a group.
Examples
You can set the number of data links between the two sockets.
New short codes take between 8 to 12 weeks to provision.
You can share folders and printers among members of your workgroup.