Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amongst
Preposition
/əˈmʌŋst/
Definition
In the middle of or surrounded by; in the company of.
Examples
- The secret was hidden amongst the pages of the old book.
- She felt comfortable amongst her friends at the party.
- The treasure was buried amongst the rocks on the beach.
Meaning
The word ‘amongst’ is used to indicate that something is in the midst of a group of things or people.
Synonyms
- among
- in the midst of
- between
- with
