among
among Lexical Profile
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• preposition
Situated in the middle of or surrounded by other things or people.
"The small wooden cabin was hidden among the tall pine trees."
Being a member or part of a larger group, class, or category.
"She was counted among the most influential scientists of her generation."
Occurring in, shared by, or experienced throughout a group or community.
"The new policy sparked a lively debate among the faculty members."
Indicating division, distribution, or choice involving three or more recipients or options.
"The estate was divided equally among the four siblings."
Word Nuance & Usage
Traditionally, 'among' is used when referring to collective or indistinct relationships involving three or more entities, whereas 'between' is preferred for one-to-one relationships or distinct, individual items regardless of number. 'Amongst' is an exact synonym that is slightly more formal and more common in British English than in American English.
• Rhymes for among
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'ongemang', a compound phrase formed from 'on' (in) and 'gemang' (assemblage, mingling, or crowd), which is related to the verb 'mengan' (to mingle).