Definitions

among

[uh-muhng] / əˈmʌŋ /

PREPOSITION

in the middle of; between

Synonyms

WEAK

amid amidst betwixt encompassed by in dispersion through in the midst of in the thick of mid surrounded by with

Antonyms

WEAK

away from outside separate

PREPOSITION

in a group

Synonyms

WEAK

by all of by the whole of in association with in connection with in the class of in the company of mutually out of together with with with one another

Antonyms

WEAK

away from outside separate

Example Sentences

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Among developing economies, India and Brazil recorded significant pickups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Among survivors, I encountered palpable frustration at the lack of resolution, dearth of attention from law enforcement, and the ease with which the bloodshed left the headlines.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Among the respondents, 27% preferred handling this task with a financial adviser versus 23% with a lawyer, while 19% wanted both to be involved.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Among the biggest, Shanghai's Agibot says its humanoids are available for rent in 17 countries, including the UK.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Among many things, Abue and Papi have taught me courtesy.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

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