Among (preposition):
1. Surrounded by or in the midst of a group or collection of people or things.
Example: She stood among her friends at the party.
2. In the company or presence of others.
Example: The celebrity walked among the crowd, signing autographs.
3. Included or considered as part of a larger whole or category.
Example: Among the various options, he chose the most affordable one.
4. In the middle or intermediate position within a specified range or scale.
Example: Her performance ranked among the top three in the competition.
5. In the midst of a particular condition or situation.
Example: The news spread like wildfire among the students.
Note: Among is often used interchangeably with the word “amongst,” which has the same meaning and usage.
Among is a preposition that is used to indicate a relationship or connection between two or more things. It is often used in legal documents to describe the relationship between parties, such as “among the parties to this agreement” or “among the beneficiaries of the trust.” In legal contexts, “among” is used to indicate a collective or shared interest or involvement, and is often used in conjunction with other terms to specify the specific parties or entities involved.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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