among

among is on the Basic English 850 List.

almost - among - amount

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈmʌŋ/
• SAMPA: /@"mVN/

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Preposition

Preposition among

1. In or into. We say "between" about 2 other things, but among about 3 or more other things.

   She was among her friends.

2. With a share for each.

   Divide the candy among yourselves.

3. By all or with the whole.

Synonyms

• amongst