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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
/ əˈʌŋ /
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
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of among1
Example Sentences
But the way he navigated his Tommy John recovery — returning to action 13 months after undergoing the procedure last May — had added another element of optimism among team officials.
But their silence had become divisive among parts of their fan base, leading to increased calls on social media in recent days for the team to address what was happening around the city.
Ms Clutterbuck, aged 53 and of Worcestershire, was among a number of women who reported Mr Guthrie to separate police forces more than 30 years ago.
"I'll never fly Air India again" was a common refrain heard among people gripped by panic and fear last week.
Pound for pound, Bumrah is the best cricketer in the world and compiling a career that will put him among the greatest fast bowlers.
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