Definitions
- Referring to being in the middle of a group or surrounded by people or things. - Talking about being included in a larger group or category. - Describing a relationship or interaction between multiple parties.
- Referring to being in the middle of a group or surrounded by people or things. - Talking about being included in a larger group or category. - Describing a relationship or interaction between multiple parties.
List of Similarities
- 1Both among and amongst are prepositions that describe being in the middle of a group or surrounded by people or things.
- 2Both can be used to describe being included in a larger group or category.
- 3Both can be used to describe a relationship or interaction between multiple parties.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Among is more commonly used than amongst in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Amongst is considered more formal than among.
- 3Region: Amongst is more commonly used in British English, while among is more common in American English.
- 4Style: Amongst may be considered more archaic or poetic than among.
Remember this!
Among and amongst are synonyms that both describe being in the middle of a group or surrounded by people or things, being included in a larger group or category, or describing a relationship or interaction between multiple parties. However, among is more commonly used, less formal, and more common in American English, while amongst is more formal, more common in British English, and may be considered more archaic or poetic.
