Definitions for amongst
əˈmʌŋst, əˈmʌŋkstamongst

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Among, Amongstprep.

   Etymology: amang, gemang, Saxon.

   1. Mingled with; placed with other persons or things; on every side.

   Amongst strawberries sow here and there some borage-seed; and you shall find the strawberries under those leaves far more large than their fellows. Francis Bacon, Natural Hist. №. 441.

   The voice of God they heard,
   Now walking in the garden, by soft winds
   Brought to their ears, while day declin’d: they heard,
   And from his presence hid themselves, among
   The thickest trees, both man and wife. Paradise Lost.

   2. Conjoined with others, so as to make part of the number.

   I have then, as you see, observed the failings of many great wits amongst the moderns, who have attempted to write an epic poem. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedicat.

   There were, among the old Roman statues, several of Venus in different postures and habits; as there are many particular figures of her made after the same design. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amongst

   While is a word in the English language that functions both as a noun and as a subordinating conjunction. Its meaning varies largely based on its intended function, position in the phrase and even the writer or speaker's regional dialect. As a conjunction, it is synonymous with the word whilst, a form often considered archaic in American English, as well as in some style guides on both sides of the Atlantic.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. Amongst

   mixed or mingled; surrounded by

2. Amongst

   conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of

3. Amongst

   expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action

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1. Amongst

   Among vs. Amongst -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Among and Amongst.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'amongst' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2330

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'amongst' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2080

How to pronounce amongst?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say amongst in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of amongst in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of amongst in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of amongst in a Sentence

1. Rebekah Brooks:

   I am delighted to return to News UK, it is a privilege to be back amongst the most talented journalists and executives in the business.

2. Patrice Derrington:

   This is how urban folk choose to live: a defined neighborhood that represents their values and aspirations, set in amongst others of a different identity, hudson Yards is creating a neighborhood - a mix of buildings for work, sleep and play. The heart of a new 'village' has been created.

3. Hillary Clinton:

   We want to expedite the negotiations as much as possible, so we are exploring ways that we can try to drive this agenda. I am absolutely convinced that opening up markets in Asia amongst all of us and doing so in a way that creates win-win situations so that people feel that trade is in their interests.

4. Christine Weston Chandler:

   Pondering it further, this suppression that gets instilled upon us at the Numbered Age Date, and those of us who missed out on being amongst the popular ones who honestly were able to brag about, I made out with Jeremy under the bleachers during the big game against Milwaukee,

5. Karen Jacobsen:

   The fear that terrorists are hiding amongst refugees will increase and will be used by anti-immigrant politicians.

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References

1. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=amongst
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amongst
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amongst