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Among (preposition)
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst)
“How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?”
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Among (preposition)
Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.
“He is among the few who completely understand the subject.”
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Among (preposition)
Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.
“Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.”
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Amongst (preposition)
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
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Among (preposition)
situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things)
“you’re among friends”
“flowers hidden among the roots of the trees”
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Among (preposition)
being a member or members of (a larger set)
“snakes are among the animals most feared by man”
“a British woman was among the 54 victims of the disaster”
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Among (preposition)
occurring in or shared by (some members of a group or community)
“members of the government bickered among themselves”
“a drop in tooth decay among children”
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Among (preposition)
indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants
“the State Council would elect a temporary president from among its members”
“the old king called the three princesses to divide his kingdom among them”