Among Word Meaning

Old English ongemang (from on ‘in’ + gemang ‘assemblage, mingling’). The -st of amongst represents -s (adverbial genitive) + -t probably by association with superlatives (as in against)

situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things)

situated between other things

• flowers hidden among the roots of the trees
• you're among friends

being a member or members of (a larger set)

being member of larger set

• a British woman was among the 54 victims of the disaster
• snakes are among the animals most feared by man

occurring in or shared by (some members of a group or community)

occurring in or shared by

• a drop in tooth decay among children
• members of the government bickered among themselves

indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants

between three or more participants

• the old king called the three princesses to divide his kingdom among them
• the State Council would elect a temporary president from among its members

• amongst