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among

/əˈmɒŋ/

Meanings
preposition
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

Examples :

"How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?"
group position essential

Related Words

Illustration intolerance

intolerance noun

/ɪnˈtɒlərəns/ /ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/

The state of being intolerant.

"Intolerance as a state policy must not be tolerated."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration mingling

mingling verb

/ˈmɪŋɡlɪŋ/

To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product

"At the school dance, students were mingling, but you could still tell who belonged to which friend group. "

Illustration intermixing

intermixing verb

/ˌɪntərˈmɪksɪŋ/

To mix together; to intermingle or blend.

"The students were intermixing during the group project, sharing ideas and working together. "

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration objects

objects noun

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ /əbˈdʒɛkts/

A thing that has physical existence.

"The children collected colorful objects from the beach, like seashells and smooth stones. "

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

Illustration denotes

denotes verb

/dɪˈnəʊts/ /dɪˈnoʊts/

To indicate; to mark.

"The yellow blazes denote the trail."

Illustration belonging

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"

Illustration heritage

heritage noun

/ˈhɛɹɪtɪd͡ʒ/

An inheritance; property that may be inherited.

"My family's heritage includes a long history of farming. "

Illustration separable

separable adjective

/ˈsɛpərəbəl/ /ˈsɛprəbəl/

Able to be separated.

"The different subjects in school are separable; you can take one or more without having to take them all. "