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

“The expansion of glacial lakes should ring alarm bells amongst policymakers,” he says.

From Science Magazine

Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is also included amongst the nominations but there is no place for Liverpool and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah.

From BBC

America’s least healthy and poorest states are also its states with the highest obesity levels, and overweight and obesity are much more common amongst the lowest-income Americans than the highest.

From Slate

There is concern amongst officials in the US and UK about companies overstating the ability of artificial intelligence to improve products.

From BBC

Access to NHS fertility services is also dependent on other criteria, such as health, age, those with children from a previous relationship amongst others.

From BBC