among

among is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈmʌŋ/
• SAMPA: /@"mVN/
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Preposition

Preposition among

1. In or into. We say "between" 2 other things, but among 3 or more other things.

   She was among her friends.

2. With a share for each.

   Divide the candy among yourselves.

3. By all or with the whole.

Synonyms

• amongst