amongst
Translation
amongst, among
Examples
She found the letter amongst his papers.
She found the letter amongst his papers.
Grammar Patterns
amongst ((plural noun)) - in the middle of or surrounded by (more formal/literary) She found the letter amongst his papers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: among, amid
Etymology
A variant of 'among' with an adverbial '-st' suffix, similar to 'whilst'.
Memory Tips
'Amongst' is more formal and literary than 'among'. It is more common in British English than American English. The '-st' at the end can feel a bit more 'stressed' or formal.