amongst
Произношение: [əˈmʌŋst]
Слово
Контекст: «relationship»
(preposition) when you’re talking about being in the middle of a group of people or things. It shows how one thing is related to or surrounded by others. For example, if you’re among friends, you’re with them rather than alone.
Пример
She felt happy and safe amongst her friends at the party.
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He was not amongst the winners; he finished last in the race.
Пример
Who do you enjoy spending time amongst at school?
Контекст: «similarity»
(preposition) when you want to say something is part of a larger group or category. For example, if you say 'amongst the best,' you mean within a group of top things or people.
Пример
Her painting was chosen amongst the best in the art competition.
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His idea was not considered amongst the best; it was overlooked.
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Which book do you think is ranked amongst the most popular?
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