Among \\A*mong"\\, Amongst A*mong\" amonges, amonge, among, AS. onmang, ongemang, gemang, in a crowd or mixture. For the ending -st see Amidst. See Mingle.] 1. Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.

They heard, And from his presence hid themselves among The thickest trees. --Milton.

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

Blessed art thou among women. --Luke i. 28.

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

What news among the merchants? --Shak.

Human sacrifices were practiced among them. --Hume.

Divide that gold amongst you. --Marlowe.

Whether they quarreled among themselves, or with their neighbors. --Addison.

Syn: Amidst; between. See {Amidst}, {Between}.