Among
Example: The cat hides among the trees quietly
Definition
"Among" is a preposition used to indicate being surrounded by or in the company of multiple people, things, or groups. For example, in the phrase "The cat hides among the trees quietly," it shows the cat is within or surrounded by the trees.
Etymology
The word "among" comes from Old English "amang," meaning 'in the midst of' or 'surrounded by.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the idea of being in the middle of or part of a group. Did you know? "Among" originally emphasized the notion of being surrounded rather than just being with others.
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"Among" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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