Amung vs. Among: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 3, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Amung," while the correct spelling is "Among." Among is a preposition indicating inclusion or relationship.
Which is correct: Amung or Among
How to spell Among?
Amung is Incorrect
Among is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "Among" has an 'o' similar to other words indicating grouping, like "one."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 03, 2023
Think of the phrase "among us," which is popularized by the game; it's not "amung us."
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Oct 03, 2023
Associate the 'o' in "Among" with "group," as both have an 'o.'
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Recall that "Among" is a more formal and correct version of "mongst" as in "amongst."
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Practice typing "Among" in different sentences to better remember the correct spelling.
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Oct 03, 2023
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Amung and Among Definitions
Among
Among denotes a shared activity, characteristic, or quality.
Trust is among the virtues of a good friend.
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Sep 15, 2023
Among
Among means being a part of a particular group.
Among the students, there were five valedictorians.
Sara Rehman
Sep 15, 2023
Among
Among can imply that something is common or frequent within a group.
An attitude of respect is common among them.
Janet White
Sep 15, 2023
Among
Among signifies a division or selection from a larger group.
The prize was divided among the winners.
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Sep 15, 2023
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Among
In the company of; in association with
Traveling among a group of tourists.
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Among
By many or the entire number of; with many
A custom popular among the Greeks.
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Sep 13, 2023
Among
With or against one another
Don't fight among yourselves. See Usage Note at between.
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Sep 13, 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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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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Among
Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.
Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.
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Among
Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.
They heard,And from his presence hid themselves amongThe thickest trees.
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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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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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Among
Among refers to being included in a group or collection.
She was among the finalists.
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FAQs
Why is it called Among?
It's called "Among" to denote inclusion, relationship, or position within a group.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 03, 2023
What is the plural form of Among?
"Among" doesn't have a plural form; it's a preposition.
Sara Rehman
Oct 03, 2023
What is the verb form of Among?
"Among" doesn't have a verb form; it's a preposition.
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Oct 03, 2023
What is the root word of Among?
The root word is "mong," an Old English word for "crowd" or "throng."
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Which vowel is used before Among?
The indefinite article "an" can be used before it when speaking of one among many.
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Which conjunction is used with Among?
Conjunctions like "and" or "or" can be used with "Among."
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Oct 03, 2023
Is Among a negative or positive word?
Neutral; the context determines its connotation.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 03, 2023
What is the singular form of Among?
"Among" is not a noun; it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
Janet White
Oct 03, 2023
Is the Among term a metaphor?
It's not inherently metaphorical but can be used in metaphorical expressions.
Janet White
Oct 03, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Among?
The stress is on the second syllable: "mong."
Janet White
Oct 03, 2023
Which article is used with Among?
Generally, no article is used directly before "Among."
Sara Rehman
Oct 03, 2023
What is the opposite of Among?
The opposite could be "outside" or "apart from."
Harlon Moss
Oct 03, 2023
Which determiner is used with Among?
Common determiners like "the," "these," and "those" can precede "Among."
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Oct 03, 2023
How is Among used in a sentence?
"Among the many options, she chose the red dress."
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Oct 03, 2023
Is Among an abstract noun?
No, "Among" is not a noun at all; it's a preposition.
Harlon Moss
Oct 03, 2023
What is the first form of Among?
"Among" doesn't have different forms as it's a preposition.
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Oct 03, 2023
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