among

Universal Words preposition 1 surrounded by sb/sth; in the middle of sb/sth: a house among the trees * They strolled among the crowds. * I found the letter amongst his papers. * It's OK, you're among friends now. 2 being included or happening in groups of things or people: A British woman was among the survivors. * He was among the last to leave. * This attitude is common among the under-25s. * 'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things. * Discuss it among yourselves first (= with each other). 3 used when you are dividing or choosing sth, and three or more people or things are involved: They divided the money up among the children.