- pronunciation:
muhng
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
in the middle of or included with.
We walked among the trees.There were some shells among the stones.
- similar words:
- through
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| definition 2: |
as a part of; in the company of.
He worked among friends. |
| definition 3: |
with a share for each.
Bread was shared among ten people. |
| definition 4: |
with all or most of.
He is liked among his classmates. |
| definition 5: |
in the group or class of.
Swimming and hiking are among the things we do at camp. |
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.