среди
among
in the middle of a group or number of things
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среди with English translation
среди usage examples
He was among the first to arrive.
Он был среди первых, кто пришёл.
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среди synonyms
What's the difference between среди / посреди / среди прочих / в окружении / среди людей / среди них
Main meaning: inside a group or surrounded by others. The closest direct equivalent of among.
He stood among friends.
Он стоял среди друзей.
Emphasizes being exactly in the middle of something, often physically. More specific than among.
The lake is in the middle of the forest.
Озеро находится посреди леса.
Means “among others.” Used when naming one item as part of a larger list.
At the meeting were, among others, scientists and doctors.
На встрече были, среди прочих, учёные и врачи.
Emphasizes that someone or something is surrounded on all sides.
The house stands surrounded by trees.
Дом стоит в окружении деревьев.
Specifies that the group consists of people. Often sounds like “in human society” or “in the company of people.”
He felt calm among people.
Он чувствовал себя спокойно среди людей.
Refers to a part of a previously mentioned group: “among them,” “among those.” Very common neutral usage.
There were many students, and among them were my friends.
Было много студентов, и среди них — мои друзья.
Usually means “between two or more objects.” Close to among, but it often emphasizes position between separate items.
The table stands between the window and the door.
Стол стоит между окном и дверью.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce среди and what this word means
среди translation: among. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce среди
[srʲɪˈdʲi]
среди translation
among
среди examples
He was among the first to arrive.
среди transcription
[srʲɪˈdʲi]
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Questions about this word
среди meaning: what does it mean?
в окружении других, внутри группы людей или предметов
среди pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
среди is pronounced as [srʲɪˈdʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
среди definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He was among the first to arrive. Translation: Он был среди первых, кто пришёл.
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