Among

Among
Among A*mong", Amongst A*mongst", prep. [OE. amongist, amonges, amonge, among, AS. onmang, ongemang, gemang, in a crowd or mixture. For the ending -st see {Amidst}. See {Mingle}.] 1. Mixed or mingled; surrounded by. [1913 Webster]

They heard, And from his presence hid themselves among The thickest trees. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of. [1913 Webster]

Blessed art thou among women. --Luke i. 28. [1913 Webster]

3. Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action. [1913 Webster]

What news among the merchants? --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Human sacrifices were practiced among them. --Hume. [1913 Webster]

Divide that gold amongst you. --Marlowe. [1913 Webster]

Whether they quarreled among themselves, or with their neighbors. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Amidst; between. See {Amidst}, {Between}. [1913 Webster]


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