Cool MateMeaning of Among
In simple words: In the middle of a group of people or things.
Among in a sentence
- a house among the trees
- They strolled among the crowds.
- I found the letter amongst his papers.
- It's OK, you're among friends now.
- A British woman was among the survivors.
- He was among the last to leave.
- This attitude is common among the under-25s.
- ‘What was wrong with the job?’ ‘Well, the pay wasn't good, **among other things**.’
- Discuss it **among yourselves** *(= with each other)* first.
- They divided the money up among their three children.
How to use Among
Use 'among' when referring to three or more items or people in a group. Avoid using it with two items, where 'between' is preferred. Suitable for both written and spoken contexts.
Grammar pattern
among + object (usually plural)
Memory hint
Think of 'among' as 'among a gang'—you are lost in a crowd.
Related words
Collocations with Among
- among friends
- among the options
- share among colleagues
Synonyms for Among
- amid
- surrounded by
- in the midst of
- in between
Opposites of Among
- excluding
- beyond
Common mistakes with Among
- Confused with 'between' when referring to two items.
- Used 'among' with uncountable nouns, which is incorrect.
- Omitting the preposition in a sentence.
Among appears in
Among in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بين، وسط
في وسط مجموعة من الأشخاص أو الأشياء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মধ্যে
একদল লোক বা জিনিসের মাঝখানে।
- GermanDeutsch
Unter
In der Mitte von einer Gruppe von Leuten oder Dingen.
- SpanishEspañol
Entre
En medio de un grupo de personas o cosas.
- Persianفارسی
در میان
وسط یه گروه از آدمها یا چیزها بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Parmi, au milieu de
Au milieu d'un groupe de personnes ou de choses.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बीच में, के मध्य
लोगों या चीज़ों के समूह के बीच में।
- ItalianItaliano
Tra, Fra, In mezzo a
Nel mezzo di un gruppo di persone o cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Entre
No meio de um grupo de pessoas ou coisas.
- RussianРусский
Среди, между
В середине группы людей или вещей.
- Urduاردو
درمیان، بیچ میں
لوگوں یا چیزوں کے گروہ کے بیچ میں۔
- Chinese中文
在...之间
在一群人或物体中间。
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Frequently asked questions about Among
What does Among mean?
In the middle of a group of people or things.
What is the definition of Among?
surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/something
How do you use Among in a sentence?
a house among the trees
Can you give another example of Among?
They strolled among the crowds.
What are synonyms for Among?
Common alternatives include amid, surrounded by, in the midst of, in between.
What is the opposite of Among?
Opposite meanings include excluding, beyond.
What words go with Among?
It commonly pairs with among friends, among the options, share among colleagues.
What are common mistakes when using Among?
Confused with 'between' when referring to two items. Used 'among' with uncountable nouns, which is incorrect. Omitting the preposition in a sentence.
How do you pronounce Among?
US: /["/əˈmʌŋ/","/əˈmʌŋst/"]/, UK: /["/əˈmʌŋ/","/əˈmʌŋst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Among?
Use 'among' when referring to three or more items or people in a group. Avoid using it with two items, where 'between' is preferred. Suitable for both written and spoken contexts.
What CEFR level is Among?
"Among" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.