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The puppy slept among the blankets.
What does Among mean?
Among means in a group.
Dictionary definition
In the middle of or included in a group.
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She found her pencil among the books.
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Among means surrounded by or included in a group.
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WordAmong.
Partpreposition.
MeaningAmong means in a group.
ExampleExample: The puppy slept among the blankets.
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- Syllables
- uh · mung
- Strongest beat
- mung
- Ending
- mung
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mung.
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Synonyms
Words like Among
amidA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
withinA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
surrounded byA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
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among
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among
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