Synonyms for
Among
Definition
In the middle of or surrounded by other things.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- among the best
- among the worst
- among the people
- among the stars
- among the ruins
- among the trees
- among the crowd
Word family
noun amongness
Usage note
Used to indicate that something is part of a group or collection of three or more items. Distinguish from 'between', which is typically used for two items, though 'between' can be used for more if distinct relationships are being described.
Example sentences
- The bee was among the flowers.
- The pen was among the pencils.
- The bird was among the branches.
- The book was among the papers.
- The frog was among the lily pads.
Quotes
The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril. - Xenophon
A man without a smiling face must not open a shop. - Chinese Proverb
To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first. - William Shakespeare