question about the using of AMONG. Federal government's armed forces were among the most powerful in the world. I am confused this sentence means whether it is the most powerful or one of the most pow

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question about the using of AMONG. Federal government's armed forces were among the most powerful in the world. I am confused this sentence means whether it is the most powerful or one of the most powerful? thank you.

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It means ONE of the most powerful. :) "Among" or "Amongst" (Depending on whether you're on the British side of things or not) indicates that it is counted as "a part of" these powerful armed forces. Hope this helps.

One among many.

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