among

The preposition 'among' indicates being in the middle of or within a group of people or things, belonging to a group, distribution between three or more, an opinion or feeling present in a particular group, comparison or choice from several options, and being surrounded by or in the presence of someone.

• 🌐حرف جر يدل على الوجود في وسط جماعة أو بين أشياء أو أفراد، أو على الانتماء إلى مجموعة أو الدخول في عددهم، أو على المشاركة في أمر ما.

1. Surrounded by / in the middle of a group A2 formal

   Indicates that a person or thing is surrounded by other people or things, in their middle or between them.

   • a house among the trees
   • They strolled among the crowds
   • The ball was hidden among the leaves

   🌐بين، في وسط

2. Inclusion in a group / belonging A2 formal

   Indicates that a person or thing is part of a larger group, is included in it or occurs within it.

   • A British woman was among the survivors
   • He was among the last to leave
   • This attitude is common among the under-25s

   🌐من بين، ضمن

3. Distribution between three or more B1 formal

   Used when something is divided, distributed or chosen between three or more people or things.

   • They divided the money up among their three children
   • The food was distributed among the people
   • Discuss it among yourselves first

   🌐بين، فيما بين، من بين

4. Opinions, feelings or attitudes in a group B1 formal

   Indicates opinions, feelings, attitudes or characteristics that are common within a particular group of people.

   • There is much unhappiness among voters
   • a TV show that is popular among young women
   • He is known among his colleagues as a reliable worker

   🌐بين، في أوساط

5. Comparison or choice from a group B2 formal

   Used when comparing, contrasting or choosing one or several members of a group of similar things or people.

   • They compared several new cars but found few differences among them
   • We were allowed to choose among several options
   • Chief among them is his honesty

   🌐من بين، وسط

6. In the presence / company of A2 informal

   Indicates that a person is in the presence or company of other people, often with a sense of comfort or safety.

   • Relax. You're among friends here
   • She enjoys spending time at home among family and friends
   • The leader was standing among his supporters

   🌐بين، في وسط، في صحبة

7. Standing out from a group (exceptionality) C1 formal art

   Used to stress the exceptional nature, outstanding qualities or special status of a person or thing compared with others of the same kind.

   • He is an actor among actors
   • He was a giant among men
   • She is among the greatest writers of our time

   🌐مِنْ بَيْنِ، مِنْ ضِمْنِ