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among

Preposition

This preposition is used specifically when referring to three or more entities. When only two people or things are involved, "between" is the standard choice. Using "among" for two entities is generally considered a grammatical error in formal writing, though it may appear in casual speech.

In a social or emotional context, the word often describes a shared state or a prevailing mood within a collective, such as "panic among the crowd." It suggests a sense of immersion or integration into a group rather than a distinct separation from it.

Meanings

Prepositionamong

[~ nouns]

In the middle of or surrounded by a group of people or things.

She felt comfortable among her peers.

Prepositionamong

[~ nouns]

In the company of or part of a specific group.

He is among the most talented musicians of his generation.

Prepositionamong

[~ nouns]

Shared by or distributed between three or more people or entities.

The prize money was divided among the winners.

Prepositionamong

[~ nouns]

Existing or occurring within a particular group, class, or community.

There is a growing sense of anxiety among the local population.

Examples

The small cottage was hidden among the towering pines.

I feel like a stranger among these people.

Who is the most experienced among us?

Office

The remaining snacks were shared among the hikers.

Travel

We must distribute the tasks among the team members.

Business

Such beliefs are common among the elderly in this village.

There is a lot of excitement among the students about the field trip.

School Life

The spy blended in among the crowd at the station.

Detective

A secret was whispered among the council of mages.

Fantasy

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