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Definition among in American English

among preposition

preposition
/əˈmʌŋ/
1

used for saying that someone or something is included in a particular group of people or things

1.1

used for saying that someone or something is included in a particular group of people or things

Example

His family connections helped ensure his position among the elite.

Example

Two representatives were chosen from among the 13 candidates.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
1.2

used when you are mentioning a particular person or thing in relation to the rest of the group they belong to

Example

Robert was the only one among them who had ever ridden a horse.

Example

Most important among the country's problems is the lack of health facilities.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
2

used for saying what happens within a particular group of people

2.1

used for saying what happens within a particular group of people

Example

The suicide rate among young male prisoners is high.

Example

We want to encourage greater cooperation among the different departments.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
2.2

used for saying that many people in a group have a particular opinion or feeling

Example

News of the invasion spread panic among the citizens.

Example

The general opinion among teachers is that small class sizes are important.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
3

used for stating which people receive parts of something when it is divided up

Example

The money has to be divided among several projects.

Synonyms and related words
distributed collective common
4

in a place surrounded by people or things

4.1

in a place surrounded by people or things

Example

Robin's house was hidden among the trees.

Example

Warner was standing among a crowd of admirers.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
4.2

moving through a place where there are people or things around you

Example

It was pleasant strolling among the olive trees.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
4.3

searching through things

Example

I found Michelle rummaging among the papers in my drawer.

Synonyms and related words
accessible among draw a blank
5

with a group of people of a particular type

Example

I was never happier than when I was among these familiar faces.

Example

Oh come on, Arthur, you can speak freely - you're among friends.

Synonyms and related words
between among intermediate
Definition among in American English