among
She stood among the crowd, feeling invisible.
She was in the middle of the crowd, but no one noticed her.
in the middle of a group or collection of people or things
The lost child was found among the trees in the park.
The child was discovered in the middle of the trees in the park.
He is among the best players in the league.
He is one of the top players in the league.
Often used to indicate inclusion within a group or collection.
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Pro Tip
Plural vs. Singular
'Among' is typically used with plural nouns or pronouns, but it can also be used with uncountable nouns.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'Among' is used to indicate inclusion within a group, while 'between' is used for two or more distinct items or individuals.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'among', from Old English 'on gemang', meaning 'in a crowd' or 'in the midst of'.
Usage Notes
'Among' is used before plural nouns or pronouns, while 'amongst' is a more formal variant. Both are interchangeable in modern English.