Among: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to being part of a group, surrounded by other people or things.

• She was among friends at the party.
• There was a large tree among the houses.

Similar to 'amid', used in more poetic or literary contexts to describe being surrounded by or in the middle of something.

• She felt alone amidst the bustling city.
• Amidst the confusion, he kept a level head.

Often used in formal writing to indicate being in the middle of or surrounded by something, often something not physical like emotions or situations.

• The town was silent amid the rumors of war.
• He found it difficult to concentrate amid the chaos.

Typically used to describe being in the middle of an ongoing process or situation.

• They are in the midst of a financial crisis.
• She was in the midst of her speech when the lights went out.

Used to describe being encircled closely by people, objects or situations.

• He felt comforted, surrounded by his loved ones.
• The village was surrounded by mountains.

Used when referring to something being in the middle of or surrounded by other things or people.

• She was among friends.
• He found the letter among his papers.

Used when something is made part of a larger group or whole.

• She was included in the team.
• All taxes are included in the final price.

Used to express that something is a member or component of a larger entity.

• He is part of the project.
• The wheels are part of the car.

Used when specifying something inside a particular group.

• He is within the group of top students.
• She felt safe within the group of her colleagues.

Used to indicate a position within a group of people or things. It often implies being surrounded by others or being a part of a group.

• She felt comfortable among her friends
• The secret was hidden among the books

Used when referring to selecting something out of a larger set or group, often indicating a deliberate choice.

• The artwork was chosen from many submissions
• He was chosen from the best candidates

Used in more formal or official contexts, indicating a careful or systematic process of choice, often with some criteria or standards.

• The committee selected winners from hundreds of entries
• The best players were selected from various teams

Similar to 'chosen from,' but often implies a more casual or personal selection process.

• She picked out her favorite dress out of the wardrobe
• The prizewinner was picked out of the crowd