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Between is proper when speaking of two things. So between two groups. Between two individuals. Between two appointments, etc.
Among is proper when speaking of more than two things. And consequentially it gives less precision. "Among the first three to finish the race" -- so first, second, or third? Among will not answer. But "between first and third," is precise.
Between: هذه الكلمة نستعملها عندما نريد ان نحدد مكان شيء يقع بين غرضيْن أو مكانيْن أو شخصين أو مجموعتين من الأشياء
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The river is between the houses and the trees.
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Ahmad is sitting between Ali and Fadi.
Among: تستعمل لتحديد مكان شيء يقع بين ثلاثة أو أكثر من الأشياء أو الأشخاص أو الأماكن إلخ...
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Among all the students.
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Among all the animals, I like the giraffe.