among Definition

among
amongst
prep

1. Used of more than two things, people, etc

Thesaurus: amid, amidst, amongst, in the midst of, in the middle of, between, with, surrounded by.
2. In the middle of them.

Example: among friends
3. Between them.

Example: divide it among them
4. In the group or number of them.

Example: among his best plays
5. With one another.

Example: decide among yourselves

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon ongemang mingling in.

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See Usage Note at between.