among

US /əˈmʌŋ/
UK /əˈmʌŋ/
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1.

situated in, surrounded by, or in the company of

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He was standing among the trees.
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She felt safe among her friends.
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amidamidstsurrounded byin the middle of
2.

being a member of a larger set or group

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He was the best student among them.
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The decision was made among the team members.
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ofout offromin the group of
3.

used to indicate a division or choice from a larger group

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Divide the candies among the children.
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Choose your favorite among these options.
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amongstbetweenof
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put/set the cat among the pigeons