Among

Pronunciation: /əˈmʌŋ/

Definitions of among

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'among' shows the relationship of being surrounded by or in the midst of multiple things or people.

Example Sentences

A1 I am among friends at the party.

A2 She found her keys among the clutter on the table.

B1 Among the various options, I chose the red dress.

B2 The new employee quickly established herself as a leader among her peers.

C1 Among the top scientists in the field, she is considered a pioneer.

C2 His research is highly regarded among experts in the industry.

Examples of among in a Sentence

formal Among the various options available, the committee decided to go with the most cost-effective solution.

informal I saw your name among the list of participants for the upcoming workshop.

slang She's definitely the coolest among all of us.

figurative His voice stood out among the cacophony of sounds in the bustling market.

Grammatical Forms of among

• past tense: was among
• plural: amongst
• comparative: more among
• superlative: most among
• present tense: among
• future tense: will be among
• perfect tense: have been among
• continuous tense: being among
• singular: among
• positive degree: among
• infinitive: to be among
• gerund: amonging
• participle: amonged

Origin and Evolution of among

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'among' originated from the Old English word 'amang', which is a combination of 'on' (in) and 'mang' (crowd).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'among' has retained its basic meaning of being in the midst of a group or surrounded by something, but its usage has expanded to include relationships and comparisons between multiple entities.