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Definition of among - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
positionin the middle of a group
- She was among friends at the party.
- He felt comfortable among his peers.
- The secret was shared among the group.
Expressions with among
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consider someone or something as part of a group
She counts him among her closest friends.
include as part of a group or category
He is numbered among the top students.
have a position within a group based on quality or status
She rank among the best students in her class.
start to be in the company of a group
He fell among artists and musicians in Paris.
cause sudden trouble or strong excitement by saying or doing something unexpected
The manager put cats among the pigeons by announcing possible layoffs.
navigate a dangerous or competitive environment
In the corporate world, you must swim among the sharks.
person or thing causing trouble or disturbance
His comment was a real cat among the pigeons.
someone who is highly respected and admired
She is a giant among men in the community for her charitable work.
man accepted equally by his peers
He was a man among men, respected by all.
man who is very kind and generous
He is a prince among men, always helping others in need.
mutual respect and trust among people who do bad things
There is often honor among thieves, even in tough times.
exceptionally admirable woman among others
She is truly a pearl among women in our community.
person with equal rank but seen as leader or most respected
She was the first among equals in the committee.
unwritten code of conduct among criminals
Even in crime, there is honour among thieves.
in addition to other people or things
She met with the president, among others.
as part of a larger group
He was just another face among the crowd.
only with each other inside a group not including outsiders
The students discussed the project among themselves before talking to the teacher.
in addition to things not mentioned
She enjoys painting and hiking, among other things.
asks which person in a group
Who among us can say they have never lied?
discuss something in a group without involving others
While waiting for the speaker, please talk among yourselves.
woman who stands out as exceptional among other women
She is truly a woman among women.
cause trouble or controversy in a situation
His comments set the cat among the pigeons at the meeting.
cause trouble or worry in a group
His question put a cat among the pigeons.
create sudden trouble or strong upset in a group
Her question about missing funds really put the cat among the pigeons.
Origin of among
Old English, ongemang (in the company of)
Terms with among included in their meaning
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recreation
activity for fun, especially among children
choice
indicates a selection among options
family
firstborn among siblings
alternative
choice or possibility among several
division
portions of something divided among people
choice
indicating no preference among a group
quantity
smallest in number among countable items
preference
most preferred option among alternatives
reciprocal
used for mutual actions among a group
identification
indicating a specific person among several
fraction
taken from among a larger number
opinion
shows a common opinion or feeling among many people
weather
small area of clear sky among clouds
pageant
competition judging physical attractiveness, often among women
community
sense of belonging and unity among community members
sharing
to distribute among a group
home life
shared time and actions that build closeness among relatives
traditional
song passed down orally among common people
visibility
become unnoticeable among many people
mood
positive and friendly mood among people
classroom
educational dialogue among students or peers
meeting
discussion among participants on an agreed topic
season contest
seasonal competition among hockey teams
music ranking
ranked among the most popular songs or albums
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