Among (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

preposition
  1. in, into, or through the midst of; in association or connection with; surrounded by: He was among friends.
  2. in the midst of, so as to influence: missionary work among the local people.
  3. with a share for each of: Divide the cigars among you.
  4. in the number, class, or group of; of or out of: That is among the things we must do.
  5. by all or with the whole of; by most or with many of: popular among the people.
  6. by the joint or reciprocal action of: Settle it among yourselves.
  7. each with the other; mutually: They quarreled among themselves.
  8. familiar to or characteristic of: a proverb among the Spanish.
preposition
  1. in the midst of
  2. to each of
  3. in the group, class, or number of
  4. taken out of (a group)
  5. with one another within a group; by the joint action of
Among (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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