Preposition- Between & Among

Here I am going to explain the usage of the preposition 'between' and 'among'

The preposition ‘between’ is used  when

1)      there are 2 things

2)      there is definite number   and there is close relationship between them

Example

a)      The father distributed the money between his 2 sons.(defiante number)

b)      An agreement was signed between India , Pakistan and China(definite number and close connection)

The preposition ‘among’ is used when

1)      there are more than 2 persons/things

2)      no definite number in mind

Example

1)      On his birthday he distributed sweets among his friends

2)      He distributed cloths among the poor