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Among

əˈməŋ
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
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blandt, imellem, mellem, hos

Among meanings in Danish

blandt

Example:
She was sitting among her friends.
Hun sad blandt sine venner.
The treasure was hidden among the rocks.
Skatten var gemt blandt klipperne.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate being in the midst of a group or surrounded by things.
Note: This is the most common translation and is used in both spoken and written Danish.

imellem

Example:
He found a solution among the different options.
Han fandt en løsning imellem de forskellige muligheder.
There was a disagreement among the team members.
Der var en uenighed imellem teammedlemmerne.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe relationships or positions between multiple entities.
Note: This term emphasizes the relationship or distribution within a group.

mellem

Example:
She stood between her two friends.
Hun stod mellem sine to venner.
The park is located between the school and the library.
Parcellen ligger mellem skolen og biblioteket.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a physical or metaphorical position separating two or more elements.
Note: While 'mellem' is often used for physical locations, it can also apply to abstract concepts.

hos

Example:
The decision was made among the leaders.
Beslutningen blev truffet hos lederne.
There was a consensus among the experts.
Der var enighed hos eksperterne.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where a group of people is involved in decision-making or discussions.
Note: This usage is more common in formal contexts, particularly in discussions or meetings.

Among's synonyms

amid

Amid is used to indicate being surrounded by or in the middle of something.
Example: The children played happily amid the flowers in the garden.
Note: 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.
Example: The book was hidden amidst a pile of old magazines.
Note: 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.
Example: In the midst of the chaos, she remained calm and composed.
Note: In the midst of is a slightly more formal expression compared to among.

surrounded by

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

Among expressions, common phrases

Among other things

This phrase is used to introduce additional items or topics within a list.
Example: She enjoys hiking, swimming, and among other things, painting.
Note: 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.
Example: He felt comfortable discussing his problems amongst friends.
Note: 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.
Example: Their restaurant is among the best in the city.
Note: 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.
Example: She always dreamed of dancing among the stars.
Note: 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.
Example: She stood out among the crowd with her colorful outfit.
Note: 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.
Example: Among the few survivors, she was the youngest.
Note: It emphasizes scarcity or rarity compared to the majority.

Among the living

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

Among everyday (slang) expressions

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.
Example: I'm going to the store. Do you want anything amongst the groceries?
Note: 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.
Example: We were in the middle of a discussion when she interrupted.
Note: 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.
Example: He enjoyed spending time in the company of artists and musicians.
Note: 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.
Example: She found peace amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
Note: While containing the word 'amid', this phrase adds specificity by highlighting the contrasting elements of noise and activity versus peace and serenity.

Among - Examples

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.

Among grammar

Among - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: among
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
among Contains 1 syllables: among
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈməŋ
among , ə ˈməŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Among - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
among: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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