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preposition

among

uh-MUHNG/əˈmʌŋ/

Within a group of people or things.

A yellow pear sits among the red apples.

Yellow pear surrounded by red apples.
Etymology
aOld Englishin, on
+mongOld Englishcrowd, company

The original image is being “in the crowd or company.” This directly connects physical position within a gathering with being included in a group.

In context

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More examples

  • She felt comfortable among her old friends.
  • The letter was hidden among the books.
  • They divided the work among themselves.

Forms

among

Similar words

amid
Means surrounded by, often used with conditions or activity.
between
Often concerns distinct relationships or positions rather than membership in a group.