- pronunciation:
muhng
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
in or through the midst of.
Weeds began to grew among the flowers.
- similar words:
- midst, through
|
| definition 2: |
as a part of; together with.
He was happy to be working among friends again.- similar words:
- midst
|
| definition 3: |
into portions for each of more than two.
The remaining bread was divided among the ten people. |
| definition 4: |
with all or most of.
The new comedy is popular among viewers. |
| definition 5: |
in the group or class of.
These two things are among the items to consider in making our decision. |
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.