Amoung vs. Among — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on September 4, 2023
"Amoung" is an incorrect spelling; the correct spelling is "Among," which means being included or involved with others.
Which is correct: Amoung or Among
How to spell Among?
Amoung
Incorrect Spelling
Among
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Amoung and Among
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Key Differences
Remember "Among" shares its base with "mingle," and both have the "mong/ming" sound.
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Visualize a group and recall "Among" them, without any "u."
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"Among" is like "a song" but with an "m" instead of an "s."
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Consider "Amoung" as having an unnecessary "u."
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Think of "Among" as "a mong" (even though "mong" isn't a word, it's a mnemonic).
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Definitions
Among
Among denotes being in the company of or surrounded by others.
He felt comfortable among friends.
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Among
Among conveys the idea of being included in a particular group.
That secret is only known among the elders.
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Among
Among means being a member or part of a larger group.
She was among the few chosen for the task.
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Among
Among signifies being shared by or involved with more than one.
The responsibilities were divided among the team members.
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Among
Among references being part of a group without specifying exact position or location.
A traitor was among us.
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Among
Situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things)
You're among friends
Flowers hidden among the roots of the trees
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Among
Being a member or members of (a larger set)
Snakes are among the animals most feared by man
A British woman was among the 54 victims of the disaster
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Among
Occurring in or shared by (some members of a group or community)
Members of the government bickered among themselves
A drop in tooth decay among children
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Among
Indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants
The State Council would elect a temporary president from among its members
The old king called the three princesses to divide his kingdom among them
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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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Among
With or against one another
Don't fight among yourselves. See Usage Note at between.
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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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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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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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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Among?
It depends on context; there isn't a specific vowel always used before "Among."
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Why is it called Among?
Derived from Old English "ongemang," meaning "in a crowd."
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Which conjunction is used with Among?
Among doesn't have a specific conjunction associated with it.
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Which article is used with Among?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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How is Among used in a sentence?
"The keys were hidden among the books on the shelf."
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Is the word “Among” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither; it's a preposition.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
