among (EN)

preposition

preposition “among”

1. indicates being mixed or interspersed with different items that can be identified separately
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   The children searched for hidden treasures among the rocks and shells on the beach.
2. indicates being part of a group
   She found herself among friends, feeling completely at ease.
3. indicates having something in common within a group
   Fear of spiders is widespread among children.