Amongst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈmʌŋst/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Amongst is a preposition meaning Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
Meaning
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
Example Sentences
And novv thee vvorſhip, mongſt that bleſſed throng / Of heauenlie Poets and Heroes ſtrong.
Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people.
The smart little locomotives, mostly 0-6-0 saddletanks, which are always busy shunting traffic amongst the vast dockside warehouses, belong to the Manchester Ship Canal Railway, a line of considerable importance.
Word Forms
- among
- amongest
- amoungst
- amoungest
Synonyms for amongst
Depending on context, synonyms include among, amidst, amid.
Antonyms for amongst
Common opposites include outside, outwith, without.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include across, along, alongside, amid, amidst, among.
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