American English
/əˈməŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
In a group of people or things, with others around you or it.
Practice out loudIn a group of people or things, with others around you or it.
The cabin stood among tall trees.
She felt safe among her friends.
among friends · among the trees · among the flowers
be + among + plural noun
among + plural noun, + subject + verb
Included in a group or number, especially as one of the people or things being discussed.
She is among the best students in her class.
He was among those who left early.
among the best · among the first · among the few
be + among + the + superlative adjective + plural noun
be + among + those + who + verb
Involving, affecting, or shared by members of a group.
The news spread quickly among employees.
They divided the prize money among the winners.
Use among for a group. For two people or things, between is usually more natural.
popular among teenagers · agreement among members · divide something among the children · share something among friends
be + common + among + plural noun
share/divide + something + among + people
in addition to other things
Among other things, the job requires travel.
with no one outside the group
The neighbors discussed the problem among themselves.