amongst

[uh-muhngst, uh-muhngkst]

preposition

Chiefly British.

1. among.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amongst¹

First recorded in 1200–50; earlier amongs, Middle English amonges, equivalent to among “among” + -es adverbial genitive suffix; excrescent -t as in against; among

Example Sentences

Keeping EHCPs in place but diluting them into a more generalised format that offers less tailored support is also a concern amongst campaigners, and some MPs have suggested the delay to the government's reforms are due to tension over whether to change or scrap these plans.

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The behaviour was seen "amongst all ranks" but was "not pervasive" across the service, the report said, after a two-year long investigation.

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“It would take quite a large leap in skill and development to reach the professional ranks—and to play amongst the people she’s going to be playing with on Thursday and Friday in the future.”

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Rahul Kadakia, who conducted the sale, said the price was evidence of the "elite appetite amongst collectors for extraordinary and storied gems".

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Katseye did not specify the nature of the threats they have received; but aggressive and inappropriate behaviour is depressingly common amongst fan communities.

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