Between or from

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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hello, everyone!
the sentence is:
If I have to choose between Tom and David,I would say Tom is better for the job.
Can I replace “between” by" from"?

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Hi danial2005,

You would choose between two nouns/objects but if you had a choice of several nouns/objects, it would be better to use from.

Alan

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hi Alan

thank you for your prompt reply!