amongst
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of amongst
First recorded in 1200–50; earlier amongs, Middle English amonges, equivalent to among “among” + -es adverbial genitive suffix; excrescent -t as in against; see among
Example Sentences
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The deal caused concern amongst some fans of EA's massive library of games, particularly as games like The Sims champion inclusivity and LGBT+ relationships.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
After retiring from competitive chess in 2014, she turned her attention to education and promoting chess amongst young people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
This leaves investors and analysts to ruminate amongst themselves.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
“She was full of life. Very compassionate. Very giving. She would do anything for anybody that asked. It’s devastating she’s no longer amongst us,” Ebone Jenkins said, according to the news station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“And you do not lie dead in some ditch under some stream? And you are not a pining outcast amongst strangers?”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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