amongst

[ uh-muhngst, uh-muhngkst ]

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prepositionChiefly British.

among.

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

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How to use amongst in a sentence

Industry experts claim an increase in awareness amongst men when it comes to styles, design, and price regarding their underwear.
Would You Pay $100 For a 50 Cent Bulge? Men’s Undies Get Expensive | James Joiner | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
For those unfamiliar, soba is buckwheat noodle dish—and they proved much more popular amongst the public.
Inside The World’s 10 Oldest Restaurants | Justin Jones | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Founded by German monks in present-day Old Town Stockholm, Zum Franziskaner has become a legend amongst locals and tourists.
Inside The World’s 10 Oldest Restaurants | Justin Jones | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
No wonder video chat seems to be most popular amongst grandparents who want to see their grandchildren.
Why Every Home Needs a Drone This Holiday | Charlie Gilbert | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
This way, the costs are spread amongst those who wish to own guns.
A Navy Vet’s Case for Gun Control | Shawn VanDiver | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

To this end they spread a distorted epitome of his favourite views, amongst their retainers.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
Around the table were seated about twenty persons, amongst whom the usual sprinkling of sacerdotes was not wanting.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 | Various
The fourth year dawned, and Mr Brammel suddenly appeared amongst his friends.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV. | Various
Martini prepared a couple of stout mules, and concealed them amongst the thickets on the opposite side of the fosse.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
Smoking now is as common as eating and drinking, and to smoke amongst ladies is a vulgarity.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.

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