among

/əˈmʌŋ/
preposition
  1. In the middle of or surrounded by a group of people or things.
    • She felt comfortable among her friends.
    • The old house stood among tall trees.
    • He found his keys among the papers on the desk.
  2. Involving or shared by a group of people.
    • There was disagreement among the committee members.
    • The prize money was divided among the winners.
    • A rumor spread quickly among the students.
  3. Used to show that someone or something is part of a particular group or category.
    • She is among the top players in the league.
    • This issue is among the most important we face.
    • The book is among my favorites.
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