- pronunciation:
muhng
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
When something is among other things, it means that it is together with or in the middle of other things.
We found some tiny shells among the stones on the beach.Aliyah found a really old key among the things in the drawer of her desk.
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| definition 2: |
When you are among people, you are part of their group or they all around you.
Liam was sick, but now he's happy to be back at school and among his friends again.When Elisa is among all her aunts and uncles, she gets very shy. |
| definition 3: |
When you divide a cake among ten kids, it means that you give a piece of cake to each one of them.
They need a big pizza because it will be shared among six people. |
| definition 4: |
When a book is popular among children, it means that the book is popular with all or most children.
He is a favorite teacher among the students at his school. |
| definition 5: |
If we say that swimming is among the things we do in the summer, we mean that swimming is one of things we do in the summer. It is one part of it.
Math and science are among the things that students are taught in school.Kiara was among the five kids who won prizes for their art projects. |
among or between?
Between is used when talking about two people or things.
Among is used when talking about three or more people or things.
Compare:
- Bill and Ben divided the pizza between themselves.
- Tony, Tom, and Tim divided the pizza among themselves.