Grammar

Preposition – “Among (Amongst)”

Preposition “Among” with the meaning – situated more in less in relation to several other things:

The preposition among, when used to indicate something is situated more or less in relation to several other things, implies that the subject is part of a group or surrounded by other elements.

Here are some examples:

The red rose stood out among the white ones in the garden.

(In this sentence, the red rose is situated within a group of white roses.)

Preposition – “Against”

Preposition “Against” with the meaning -in opposition to:

Here are some examples of using the preposition against with the meaning in opposition to:

The protesters rallied against the government’s new tax policy.

She spoke out against the proposed changes to the school curriculum.

Preposition – “Across”

Across with the meaning – through or from one side to another:

The preposition across can often be used to mean through or from one side to another.

Here are some examples to illustrate its usage:

The hikers trekked across the dense forest.

(Meaning: The hikers walked through the dense forest.)

The river flowed across the valley.

(Meaning: The river flowed through the valley, from one side to another.)