among

among

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/əˈmʌŋ/]

Senses

1. among (prep) — sense 1

Definition: Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).

Example: to put the cat among the pigeons

2. among (prep) — sense 2

Definition: Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).: Associated with or living alongside (other people or things).

Example: How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?

3. among (prep) — sense 3

Definition: Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).: Belonging to (a group comprising similar people or things).

Example: He is among the few who completely understand the subject.

4. among (adv) — sense 4

Definition: Along with (someone or something); together.

Example: Yeat interlace vve ſhall among the Loue of her and him: […]

5. among (adv) — sense 5

Definition: At the same time, all the while, meanwhile.

6. among (adv) — sense 6

Definition: In addition, beside.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • h₂en (Proto-Indo-European)
  • menk (Proto-Indo-European)

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