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among
[uh-muhng]
preposition
in, into, or through the midst of; in association or connection with; surrounded by.
He was among friends.
in the midst of, so as to influence.
missionary work among the local people.
with a share for each of.
Divide the cigars among you.
in the number, class, or group of; of or out of.
That is among the things we must do.
by all or with the whole of; by most or with many of.
popular among the people.
by the joint or reciprocal action of.
Settle it among yourselves.
each with the other; mutually.
They quarreled among themselves.
familiar to or characteristic of.
a proverb among the Spanish.
among
/ əˈmʌŋ /
preposition
in the midst of
he lived among the Indians
to each of
divide the reward among yourselves
in the group, class, or number of
ranked among the greatest writers
taken out of (a group)
he is only one among many
with one another within a group; by the joint action of
a lot of gossip among the women employees
decide it among yourselves
Confusables Note
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of among1
Example Sentences
“Here, I’m among my people, my fellow clowns.”
One source in the report called Patel “very personable and likable,” but blamed him for creating “a culture of mistrust and uncertainty among the ranks.”
It is feared that children are among the missing.
Children, teachers and doctors were among the passengers, the Reuters news agency reports, citing Andina.
But I do have to say that being among the Palace fans at Wembley was honestly the closest thing I've seen to an actual religious experience.
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