Among
preposition
In or through the middle of a group of people or things.
I saw a familiar face among the crowd.
Often appears as...
- among the crowd
- among other things
preposition
Used to indicate division, choice, or differentiation within a group.
The prize will be divided among the three of you.
Often appears as...
- divided among
- shared among
preposition
Used to indicate a belonging to or connection with a group of people or things.
She has always felt at ease among her friends.
Often appears as...
- among friends
- among family
preposition
Used to express the frequency of an event in each part of a whole series.
The work was distributed among 10 workers.
Often appears as...
- distributed among
- divided among
preposition
In or through the middle of a group of people or things.
I saw a familiar face among the crowd.
Often appears as...
- among the crowd
- among other things
preposition
Used to indicate division, choice, or differentiation within a group.
The prize will be divided among the three of you.
Often appears as...
- divided among
- shared among
preposition
Used to indicate a belonging to or connection with a group of people or things.
She has always felt at ease among her friends.
Often appears as...
- among friends
- among family
preposition
Used to express the frequency of an event in each part of a whole series.
The work was distributed among 10 workers.
Often appears as...
- distributed among
- divided among
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Group Presence
Use 'among' when you're part of or moving within a group.
Walking among the tourists, she felt anonymous.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Alone
'Among' indicates you're not separate but with others.
She was sitting among her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Surrounded Feeling
Use 'among' for a sense of being surrounded by people or things.
He felt secure among the tall trees.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Presence
Use 'among' when you're part of or moving within a group.
Walking among the tourists, she felt anonymous.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Alone
'Among' indicates you're not separate but with others.
She was sitting among her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Surrounded Feeling
Use 'among' for a sense of being surrounded by people or things.
He felt secure among the tall trees.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Presence
Use 'among' when you're part of or moving within a group.
Walking among the tourists, she felt anonymous.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Alone
'Among' indicates you're not separate but with others.
She was sitting among her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Surrounded Feeling
Use 'among' for a sense of being surrounded by people or things.
He felt secure among the tall trees.
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