among
gb/əmˈʌŋ/ us/əmˈʌŋ/
A2
English
~ 500
között, körében, közé tartozik
A2
1
Usage pattern:
among [a group of people/things]
She found herself among strangers at the party.
A partin idegenek között találta magát.
The deer was hiding among the tall trees.
A szarvas a magas fák között rejtőzködött.
He felt comfortable among his colleagues.
Among the many books, one caught her eye.
The singer stood among her fans for photos.
Learner examples
I am happy among my friends.
Boldog vagyok a barátaim körében.
The cat is among the boxes.
A macska a dobozok között van.
He is sitting among the children.
We saw flowers among the grass.
She is among her family now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'among' with 'between'. Use 'between' when talking about two items, and 'among' for three or more.
Meaning
in the middle of a group
Collocations
among friends
|among the crowd
|among the trees
|among the students
|among colleagues
Synonyms
amid (Slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
outside (Indicates being not part of or not within a group.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In the middle of a group of people or things.
In the middle of, or surrounded by, a group of people or things.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
among [members/group/category]
She was among the first to arrive.
Az elsők között érkezett.
The proposal was popular among young voters.
A javaslat népszerű volt a fiatal szavazók körében.
He is counted among the greatest athletes in history.
Among the options, this one is cheapest.
The school is ranked among the top ten in the country.
Learner examples
He is among the best players.
A legjobb játékosok közé tartozik.
She is among the winners.
A győztesek között van.
This shop is among my favorites.
You are among my closest friends.
The city is among the largest in the country.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'between' instead of 'among' when referring to membership in a group.
Meaning
as part of a group
Collocations
among the winners
|among the best
|among the first
|among the top students
Synonyms
within (Often interchangeable, but 'within' can suggest being inside boundaries rather than just part of a group.)
Antonyms
apart from (Indicates exclusion from a group or category.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being part of a larger group or set.
As included in or belonging to a larger group or category.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[something] among [a group]
They divided the money among the team members.
Szétosztották a pénzt a csapattagok között.
There was excitement among the audience.
Nagy izgalom támadt a közönség körében.
The news spread quickly among neighbors.
We shared the cake among us all.
Among all employees, there was a sense of pride.
Learner examples
We shared food among friends.
Megosztottuk az ételt a barátaink között.
They gave toys among children.
Játékokat osztottak szét a gyerekek között.
The teacher gave papers among students.
We split the money among us.
He spread the news among workers.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'among' with 'to' when describing distribution. Use 'among' to show it is divided within the group.
Meaning
shared within a group
Collocations
share among friends
|divide among children
|spread among workers
Synonyms
between ('Between' can also be used for two or more, but 'among' emphasizes distribution within a group.)
Antonyms
kept from (Indicates not sharing or distributing to others.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Given, felt, or shared by all in a group.
Shared, experienced, or distributed to members of a group collectively.
Grammar
Dictionary form
among
IPA
GB/əmˈʌŋ/
US/əmˈʌŋ/
Syllables & stress
among (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: among
- Plural: amongs
Word family
Forms
amongs
noun
Related words
amongst
preposition B1
Expressions
among other things
1/əmˈʌŋ ˈʌðɚ θˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
including other unspecified items
Used to show there are more examples not mentioned.
Examples
- She enjoys hiking and painting, among other things.
- The box contained books, clothes, and, among other things, some old letters.
lost among the crowd
1/lˈɔst əmˈʌŋ ðə kɹˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
unnoticed in a large group
Not noticed because there are many other people around you.
Examples
- He felt lost among the crowd at the festival.
- Her small voice was lost among the crowd's cheers.