inter — meaning in English

English meaning

• among prep Surrounded by, or in the middle of, a group of people or things.
• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
• between prep In the space, time, or range that separates two things.
• during prep Throughout the whole of a period of time.
• for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.

Senses

inter is used for these senses in English:

• among Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)
• around At or to various places within or throughout.
• for Over (a period of time).

among — full definition

1. prep Surrounded by, or in the middle of, a group of people or things.
2. prep Shared between, or distributed to, the members of a group.
3. prep Being one of a particular group, especially a notable one.

around — full definition

1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

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