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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“I’m sure it caused concern amongst people,” the judge said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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
Discussions have been taking place amongst a tight group of people - the next Number 10 chief of staff James Purnell, Louise Haigh and the former MP who stood aside for Burnham, Josh Simons.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Images of forest animals amongst drooping trees dotted the large expanse.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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