Among: meaning, definitions and examples

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among

[ əˈmʌŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a group or set

In the midst of; surrounded by; in the company of.

Synonyms

amid, amidst, in the midst of, surrounded by

Examples of usage

She was among friends at the party.
He found the book hidden among the clutter on the desk.

^{Context #2}

included in a specified group

Being a member or members of.

Synonyms

included in, part of, within the group of

Examples of usage

He was among the top students in the class.
The painting is among the most famous works of art.

^{Context #3}

used to indicate a choice or selection

In the number, class, or group of; of which one is chosen.

Synonyms

chosen from, picked out of, selected from

Examples of usage

He is among the best in his field.
She is among the finalists for the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "among" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entre

🇮🇳 के बीच

🇩🇪 unter

🇮🇩 di antara

🇺🇦 серед

🇵🇱 wśród

🇯🇵 の中に

🇫🇷 parmi

🇪🇸 entre

🇹🇷 arasında

🇰🇷 사이에

🇸🇦 بين

🇨🇿 mezi

🇸🇰 medzi

🇨🇳 在...之间

🇸🇮 med

🇮🇸 meðal

🇰🇿 арасында

🇬🇪 შორის

🇦🇿 arasında

🇲🇽 entre

Word origin

The word 'among' originated from Old English 'on gemang', which means 'in a group'. Over the years, the word evolved into 'among' in Middle English. It has been used in English language for centuries to indicate being in the midst of something or included in a specific group.