Between (between) is used in English for two or more people/objects that are considered individually, separately.
She held the diamond between her thumb and forefinger.
– She held the diamond between her thumb and forefinger.
Bulgaria is situated between Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia.
– Bulgaria is located between Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia.
Ivan sits between Maria and Peter.
– Ivan sits between Maria and Peter.
Among (between, among) is used in English for three or more people/objects that are considered as part of a group or mass.
He stood among all his friends in the room and celebrated his birthday.
– He stood among all his friends in the room and celebrated his birthday.
She found her ID card among her clothes in the wardrobe.
– She found her ID card among her clothes in the wardrobe.
I couldn't see you among the crowd in the street.
– I couldn't see you among the crowd in the street.
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