Amoungpreposition
archaic spelling of among
Amongpreposition
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst)
âHow can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?â;
Amongpreposition
Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.
âHe is among the few who completely understand the subject.â;
Amongpreposition
Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.
âLactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.â;
Amongpreposition
Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.
âThey heard,And from his presence hid themselves amongThe thickest trees.â;
Amongpreposition
Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of.
âBlessed art thou among women.â;
Amongpreposition
Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action.
âWhat news among the merchants?â; âHuman sacrifices were practiced among them.â; âDivide that gold amongst you.â; âWhether they quarreled among themselves, or with their neighbors.â;
Amongpreposition
situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things)
âyou're among friendsâ; âflowers hidden among the roots of the treesâ;
Amongpreposition
being a member or members of (a larger set)
âsnakes are among the animals most feared by manâ; âa British woman was among the 54 victims of the disasterâ;
Amongpreposition
occurring in or shared by (some members of a group or community)
âmembers of the government bickered among themselvesâ; âa drop in tooth decay among childrenâ;
Amongpreposition
indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants
âthe State Council would elect a temporary president from among its membersâ; âthe old king called the three princesses to divide his kingdom among themâ;