among (A2)
preposition
Pronunciation: /əˈmʌŋ/
Definition
In the middle of, or surrounded by, a group of things or people.
Examples
She felt lost among the crowd.
The secret was shared among friends.
He found a quiet spot among the trees.
How to Use among
- among other things (idiom)
- Including various other things. — "She talked about her travels, her job, and among other things, her new hobby."
- among themselves (collocation)
- Within a group, without involving outsiders. — "The children were whispering among themselves."
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