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Meaning of amongst
The primary meaning of "amongst" is to be situated or included within a group of people or things.
Etymology of amongst
The word "amongst" originated from Old English words "on" and "mang" or "mengan", which meant "in a crowd" or "to mingle"
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 9th century, and it has been used in various forms throughout the centuries to indicate a sense of being surrounded or included within a group
Synonyms
amidst
among
surrounded by
surrounded
in the middle of
surrounded on all sides
encircled
environed
midst
surrounded by things
in the midst of
between
betwixt
surrounded on every side
in the thick of
amidst the
between the
surrounded with
in the heart of
surrounded at all points
encircled by
enveloped
beset
hedged
circumvented
Definitions
- Used to indicate a relationship between a group of people or things and something that is part of that group or is located in the midst of it
- * Used to indicate a shared or collective relationship between multiple people or things
Usage Examples
- The treasure was hidden amongst the trees in the forest
- * She was lost amongst the crowd at the concert
- * The island was situated amongst a group of smaller islands in the sea