Between expresses the relationship of one thing to another thing or to many other things: Posey spent all day carrying messages between Chester and the other students. Neither version is wrong, but amongst may seem fussy to American readers.Īmong/Between Among expresses a collective or loose relationship of several items: Chester found a letter hidden among the papers on the desk. Amongst is more common in British English. If “result” fits (Chester was sorry for the result his humming had), use effect.Īmong/Amongst Among is the preferred and most common variant of this word in American English. If you find yourself stumped about which one to use in a sentence, try substituting the word “alter” or “result.” If “alter” fits (Chester’s humming altered Posey’s ability to concentrate), use affect. Effect is usually a noun: Chester was sorry for the effect his humming had. Affect/Effect Affect is usually a verb: Chester’s humming affected Posey’s ability to concentrate.
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