Amid vs. Among

Amidpreposition

surrounded by; in the middle of; in the center of.

Amidpreposition

See Amidst.

Amongpreposition

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst)

Amongpreposition

Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.

Amongpreposition

Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.

Amongpreposition

Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.

Amongpreposition

Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of.

Amongpreposition

Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action.

Amongpreposition

situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things)

Amongpreposition

being a member or members of (a larger set)

Amongpreposition

occurring in or shared by (some members of a group or community)

Amongpreposition

indicating a division, choice, or differentiation involving three or more participants