Among

usgb/əˈmʌŋ/
preposition

In or through the middle of a group of people or things.

I saw a familiar face among the crowd.
Visual representation of "among" - In or through the middle of a group of people or things

Often appears as...

  • among the crowd
  • among other things
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Group Presence

Use 'among' when you're part of or moving within a group.

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Walking among the tourists, she felt anonymous.
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Not Alone

'Among' indicates you're not separate but with others.

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She was sitting among her classmates.
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Surrounded Feeling

Use 'among' for a sense of being surrounded by people or things.

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He felt secure among the tall trees.
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