among

The word "among" is a preposition. Use "among" when describing a group or relationships within a group.

• Among the fans who were cheering the team were a few people booing.
• There among the crowd were a few people holding signs.
• Among our faculty are several teachers who have a PhD in Education.
• Among the three sisters, there are many differences in their opinions.
• Who among you is interested in a medical career?
• You, among all of my students, really have made a lot of progress.
• Among the trees could be seen a few deer.
• A few deer could be seen among the trees.
• This is information that I feel safe sharing among my close friends.
• There were many dead among the living following the attack.

Note: The word "amongst" is sometimes used in place of "among." There’s really not much of a difference.

Date of publication: December 1, 2016