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Inomics Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

among other vs. among others

Which one is the correct one - among other or among others?

thanks,

inomics
  

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Inomics, those two word-combinations are possible, in the right context. Put them in a couple of sentences, then ask.

  • Inomics, those two word-combinations are possible, in the right context.
  • Put them in a couple of sentences, then ask.
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Inomics, those two word-combinations are possible, in the right context. Put them in a couple of sentences, then ask.
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Here are some examples:

... which was among others caused by the fact that ...

... shortages had to among others be supported by ...

... this view is among others presented by the ...

... our estimates might, among other, be caused by ...

These are some few examples, where I have used among other and among others
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Hello Inomics

"Among other" is correct where "other" is an adjective and qualifies a noun, e.g.

1. Among other things, we have to consider the possibility that Alexander's idea of kingship was entirely derived from Aristotle's teaching.

"Among others" is correct where "other" is a noun or pronoun, e.g.

2. This view, among others, is held by the Sco
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davkett & MrPedantic:

thank you for the suggestions. MrPedantic's examples are particularly useful and I will try to keep them in mind, when I will use the two expressions.



thanks again,

inomic
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Just to make sure I got it right. Is the following sentence correct?

'Deviations among previous studies and our calculations might, among others, be caused by lower migration costs.'

inomics
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I'm afraid not. This sentence is hard for me to understand beyond the other/others situation.

Deviations among previous studies means that within those studies there were deviations. I think you're trying to contrast your calculations with those of prior studies, and so with the comparison between only those two (yours and the prior ones), you should use between.

S
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First, I would like to thank Grammar Geek for his extended explanations!

Second, I did not know that there is a difference between between and among. I used to use them as synonyms. Thanks again.

Third, I am trying to point out that there are lots of factors, which might potentially lead to deviations in the results (between the results) of my studies and other stud
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Thanks, Mr P. That was REALLY useful! And so clearly explained and immediately usable. Thanks
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Hi all,
would it be correct to say '' Among other multiply effects this compound is known to induce .... and produce...''

Thank you,
Juri

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