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- Dictionarya·mong/əˈməNG/
preposition
- 1. surrounded by; in the company of: "wild strawberries hidden among the roots of the trees" Similar
- 2. being a member or members of (a larger set): "snakes are among the animals most feared by humans" Similar
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to each one in a group of three or more people or things: He divided the country among his sons. The cost should be shared equally among the three of you. among/amongst other things. in addition to other things that are not mentioned: She has worked as an estate agent among other things.
The meaning of AMONG is in or through the midst of : surrounded by. How to use among in a sentence. Between vs. Among: Usage Guide
Someone or something that is situated or moving among a group of things or people is surrounded by them. ...youths in their late teens sitting among adults. They walked among the crowds in Red Square. ...a little house among the trees. Synonyms: in the midst of, with, together with, in the middle of More Synonyms of among. 2. preposition A2.
Definition of among preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Among definition: in, into, or through the midst of; in association or connection with; surrounded by. See examples of AMONG used in a sentence.
1. In the midst of; surrounded by: a pine tree among cedars. 2. In the group, number, or class of: She is among the wealthy. 3. In the company of; in association with: traveling among a group of tourists. 4. By many or the entire number of; with many: a custom popular among the Greeks. 5. By the joint action of: Among us, we will finish the job. 6.
among. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English a‧mong /əˈmʌŋ/ S2 W1 (also amongst /əˈmʌŋst/) preposition 1 in or through the middle of a group of people or things The girl quickly disappeared among the crowd. I could hear voices coming from somewhere among the bushes.
In the midst of; surrounded by. A pine tree among cedars. American Heritage. In the company of; surrounded by; included with a group of. You are among friends. Webster's New World. In the group, number, or class of. She is among the wealthy. American Heritage. From place to place in. He passed among the crowd. Webster's New World.
AMONG definition: 1. in the middle of something: 2. in a particular group: 3. to be one of a small group: . Learn more.
Definition of among preposition in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
