Definitions

among

[uh-muhng] / əˈmʌŋ /

PREPOSITION

in the middle of; between

Synonyms

WEAK

amid amidst betwixt encompassed by in dispersion through in the midst of in the thick of mid surrounded by with

Antonyms

WEAK

away from outside separate

PREPOSITION

in a group

Synonyms

WEAK

by all of by the whole of in association with in connection with in the class of in the company of mutually out of together with with with one another

Antonyms

WEAK

away from outside separate

Example Sentences

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Meta stock rose 8.8% to $613.34, and was among the biggest gainers in the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Since early 2024, solo business applications have risen nearly 27% in professional services, information, education, finance and insurance—sectors the that have among the highest AI-adoption rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He is among hundreds of Nigerians still waiting to be evacuated from South Africa.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The business of recruiting and safeguarding spies is among the government’s most secretive activities.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

He looked like an ice statue crouching there among the eewoonucks.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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