Definitions
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preposition
In the middle of a group.
Examples
- He stood among the crowd, watching the parade.
- The cat was among the pigeons.
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preposition
Living or being with a group.
Examples
- You cannot speak about them if you never lived among them.
- She grew up among artists and musicians.
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preposition
Being one of a group.
Examples
- He is among the few who understand the subject.
- Protests spread, including among the middle class.
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preposition
One of the best in a group.
Examples
- He was among the finest players of his time.
- She is among the most respected scientists in her field.
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preposition
During or in the middle of a situation.
Examples
- Among all the confusion, he stayed calm.
- Among the chaos of moving, we lost a few boxes.
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preposition
Shared between members of a group.
Examples
- The teacher divided the sweets among the children.
- The money was split evenly among the brothers and sisters.
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preposition
Done together by a group.
Examples
- Among themselves, they solved the puzzle quickly.
- They agreed among themselves on a fair price.
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preposition
In the common view of a group.
Examples
- Among sailors, it is bad luck to whistle on a ship.
- Among doctors, the treatment is seen as outdated.
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preposition
Within a group.
Examples
- This problem is common among teenagers.
- There was disagreement among the committee members.
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adverb
Together with other things around.
Examples
- The gifts were placed among the flowers on the table.
- Weeds grew among the vegetables in the garden.