Among Definition

ə-mŭng
preposition
In the midst of; surrounded by.
A pine tree among cedars.
American Heritage
In the company of; surrounded by; included with a group of.
You are among friends.
Webster's New World
In the group, number, or class of.
She is among the wealthy.
American Heritage
From place to place in.
He passed among the crowd.
Webster's New World
In the company of; in association with.
Traveling among a group of tourists.
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Origin of Among

  • Middle English from Old English āmang ā in a–2 gemang throng mag- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old English onġemang.

    From Wiktionary

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