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Meaning of among
The primary meaning of the word "among" is a preposition used to indicate a relationship between a group and a member of that group.
Etymology of among
The word "among" originated from Old English "on gemong" or "gemonge", which is a combination of "on" (meaning "in" or "on") and "gemong" (meaning "assemblage" or "gathering")
Historically, the word has been used to indicate a sense of being surrounded or included within a group or area
Synonyms
amidst
among
amongst
between
surrounded
surrounded by
in the midst of
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mid
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betwixt
twixt
surrounded
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in the middle of
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amongst
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between
surrounded
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in the thick of
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Definitions
- Used to indicate a relationship between a group and a member of that group
- Used to indicate a location within a group or area
- Used to indicate a shared or distributed relationship
Usage Examples
- The treasure was hidden among the trees in the forest
- She was among the first to arrive at the party
- The city is among the most populous in the world
- The flowers were blooming among the weeds in the garden