Amoung vs. Among: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 19, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "amoung," while the correct spelling is "among." "Among" is a preposition indicating relationship or distribution between multiple entities.
Which is correct: Amoung or Among
How to spell Among?
Amoung is Incorrect
Among is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall that the word has one "m," not two, as in "amoung."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Think of "among" as a shortening of "a" + "mong," and remember "mong" is not spelled with a "u."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Picture it as part of common phrases like "among us" or "among friends" to reinforce the correct spelling.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Keep in mind that "among" rhymes with "along," both lacking a "u" after the "m."
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
Note that "among" is a 5-letter word, shorter than the incorrect "amoung."
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023
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Amoung and Among Definitions
Among
"Among" indicates being part of a larger group.
She was among the finalists.
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Sep 16, 2023
Among
"Among" signifies distribution within multiple entities.
The snacks were shared among friends.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Among
"Among" suggests a relationship or comparison.
Among all the students, he was the quietest.
Janet White
Sep 16, 2023
Among
In the company of; in association with
Traveling among a group of tourists.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
By many or the entire number of; with many
A custom popular among the Greeks.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
With or against one another
Don't fight among yourselves. See Usage Note at between.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)
How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.
He is among the few who completely understand the subject.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.
Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.
They heard,And from his presence hid themselves amongThe thickest trees.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of.
Blessed art thou among women.
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Sep 02, 2023
Among
Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action.
What news among the merchants?
Human sacrifices were practiced among them.
Divide that gold amongst you.
Whether they quarreled among themselves, or with their neighbors.
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FAQs
Why is it called among?
It comes from Old English "on gemang," meaning "in a crowd."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
What is the verb form of among?
"Among" doesn't have a verb form; it's a preposition.
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Oct 19, 2023
Which conjunction is used with among?
"And" or "or," as in "among you and me" or "among apples or oranges."
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Oct 19, 2023
Which preposition is used with among?
"Among" itself is a preposition; it is not typically preceded by another preposition.
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Oct 19, 2023
What is the singular form of among?
"Among" does not have a singular or plural form as it's a preposition.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
What is the root word of among?
The Old English phrase "on gemang" is its root.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 19, 2023
Is the term 'among' a metaphor?
Not inherently, though it can be used in metaphorical contexts.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 19, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in among?
The second syllable, "mong," is stressed.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
Is among a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context determines its connotation.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023
Which determiner is used with among?
"The," "these," or "those," depending on context.
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Oct 19, 2023
How is among used in a sentence?
Example: Among the books on the shelf, one caught my eye.
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Oct 19, 2023
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