Betydningsordbog
Engelsk

Among

əˈməŋ
Ekstremt Almindelig
400 - 500
400 - 500
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

Among -

In the midst of; surrounded by

Eksempel: She felt like a stranger among the group of old friends.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: literature, academic writing
Bemærk: Emphasizes being part of a group or collection of things/people.

In the company or presence of

Eksempel: He was nervous among such distinguished guests.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: social gatherings, formal events
Bemærk: Often used to describe being in a specific social setting.

Belonging to a group or category

Eksempel: Among the various options, she chose the most expensive one.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: decision-making, comparisons
Bemærk: Used when comparing different items or choices within a group.

Shared by a specified number of recipients

Eksempel: The prize money was divided equally among the winners.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: distribution, sharing
Bemærk: Indicates distribution or division of something among multiple recipients.

In the midst of; in the number or class of

Eksempel: He was considered among the greatest painters of his time.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: historical accounts, achievements
Bemærk: Highlights inclusion in a particular group or category.

Synonymer for Among

amid

Amid is used to indicate being surrounded by or in the middle of something.
Eksempel: The children played happily amid the flowers in the garden.
Bemærk: Amid is more specific and highlights being in the middle of a particular situation or location.

amidst

Amidst is similar to amid and also means in the middle of or surrounded by something.
Eksempel: The book was hidden amidst a pile of old magazines.
Bemærk: Amidst is less commonly used in modern English but has a similar meaning to amid.

in the midst of

In the midst of is a more formal way of saying in the middle of or among.
Eksempel: In the midst of the chaos, she remained calm and composed.
Bemærk: In the midst of is a slightly more formal expression compared to among.

surrounded by

Surrounded by indicates being encircled or enclosed by something.
Eksempel: The house was surrounded by tall trees, providing shade in the summer.
Bemærk: Surrounded by emphasizes the presence of elements around a central point or object.

Amongs udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Among other things

This phrase is used to introduce additional items or topics within a list.
Eksempel: She enjoys hiking, swimming, and among other things, painting.
Bemærk: It emphasizes that the following items are just a few among many others.

Amongst friends

This phrase means in the presence of or with a group of friends.
Eksempel: He felt comfortable discussing his problems amongst friends.
Bemærk: It implies a sense of belonging and camaraderie within a social circle.

Among the best

This phrase indicates being included in a group of the highest quality or excellence.
Eksempel: Their restaurant is among the best in the city.
Bemærk: It highlights exceptional standing compared to others in the same category.

Among the stars

This phrase refers to being surrounded by or in the company of stars, often used figuratively.
Eksempel: She always dreamed of dancing among the stars.
Bemærk: It conveys a sense of aspiration, wonder, or a dream-like state.

Among the crowd

This phrase means being noticeable or distinguishable within a large group of people.
Eksempel: She stood out among the crowd with her colorful outfit.
Bemærk: It implies standing out or being different from the rest of the group.

Among the few

This phrase refers to being part of a small number or minority within a larger group.
Eksempel: Among the few survivors, she was the youngest.
Bemærk: It emphasizes scarcity or rarity compared to the majority.

Among the living

This phrase means being alive or not deceased.
Eksempel: He was grateful to be among the living after the accident.
Bemærk: It indicates existence in contrast to those who have passed away.

Amongs dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Amongst

This slang term is a shortened form of 'amongst' and is commonly used in spoken language to indicate inclusion as part of a group or set.
Eksempel: I'm going to the store. Do you want anything amongst the groceries?
Bemærk: The slang term 'amongst' is more casual and colloquial compared to the standard 'among'.

In the middle of

This phrase is a common colloquial alternative to 'among' or 'amid' when describing being part of a situation or action.
Eksempel: We were in the middle of a discussion when she interrupted.
Bemærk: While not slang per se, 'in the middle of' is a more descriptive and direct way to convey a similar meaning to 'among'.

In the company of

This phrase implies being together with or surrounded by a specific group of people or things, indicating a shared presence.
Eksempel: He enjoyed spending time in the company of artists and musicians.
Bemærk: Unlike 'among', 'in the company of' emphasizes the social aspect of being with others, often in a more intentional or curated setting.

Amid the hustle and bustle

This expression conveys the idea of finding tranquility or calmness within a busy or chaotic environment.
Eksempel: She found peace amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
Bemærk: While containing the word 'amid', this phrase adds specificity by highlighting the contrasting elements of noise and activity versus peace and serenity.

Among - Eksempler

Among the flowers, there was a small butterfly.
The book is among the papers on the desk.
She is among the top students in her class.

Amongs grammatik

Among - Adposition (Adposition) / Præposition eller underordnende konjunktion (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Opslagsform: among
Bøjninger
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
among indeholder 1 stavelser: among
Fonetisk transkription: ə-ˈməŋ
among , ə ˈməŋ (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Among - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
among: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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