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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Between or among

Hello,

When there are only two people involved, then is it between or among?

example: John and Jane whisper among themselves.
John and Jane whisper between themselves.

Both right or wrong?

Regards,
Emma
  

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Anonymous When there are only two people involved, then is it between or among? Both right or wrong? The first one is wrong, Emma.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous When there are only two people involved, then is it between or among?
  • Both right or wrong?
  • The first one is wrong, Emma.
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AnonymousWhen there are only two people involved, then is it between or among?
Anonymous John and Jane whisper among themselves.John and Jane whisper between themselves.Both right or wrong?
The first one is wrong, Emma.
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AnonymousJohn and Jane whisper between themselves.
I don't find that very natural. I'd say they whisper to each other.
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fivejedjon they whisper to each other.
Does it mean that they whisper out of habit or that they are whispering now?
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That depends on the context.
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