Nearby Words
preposition
1.
in, into, or through the midst of; in association or connection with; surrounded by: He was among friends.
2.
in the midst of, so as to influence: missionary work among the local people.
3.
with a share for each of: Divide the cigars among you.
4.
in the number, class, or group of; of or out of: That is among the things we must do.
5.
EXPANDby all or with the whole of; by most or with many of: popular among the people.
6.
by the joint or reciprocal action of: Settle it among yourselves.
7.
each with the other; mutually: They quarreled among themselves.
8.
COLLAPSEfamiliar to or characteristic of: a proverb among the Spanish.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English amang, onmang for on gemang, on gemonge (dative of gemong crowd, akin to mengan to mix) in (the) group (of); akin to mingle
before 1000; Middle English; Old English amang, onmang for on gemang, on gemonge (dative of gemong crowd, akin to mengan to mix) in (the) group (of); akin to mingle
Can be confused: amid, among, between (see synonym note at the current entry; see usage note at between).
Synonyms
Among and between suggest a relationship that is not necessarily physical: among the crowd; between two pillars; They don't have much sense among them. Between you and me, I don't like any of them. Amid, a more literary word, implies being in the middle of a place or surrounded by something: to stand amid ruins.
Among and between suggest a relationship that is not necessarily physical: among the crowd; between two pillars; They don't have much sense among them. Between you and me, I don't like any of them. Amid, a more literary word, implies being in the middle of a place or surrounded by something: to stand amid ruins.
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Example Sentences
- The three finalists were chosen from among 32 team nominees for the award.
- Just like every other industry, going green has become a mantra among airlines, car rental companies and even hotel chains.
- Buds open to small, perfectly formed roses among deep green foliage.
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Word Origin & History
among
O.E. on gemang "in a crowd," from gemengan "to mingle" (see mingle). Collective prefix ge- dropped 12c. leaving onmong, amang, among.
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