Definitions
- Referring to something that is surrounded by other things or people. - Talking about a group of people or objects in which one is included. - Used to describe something that is part of a larger whole.
- Describing something that is located in the middle of a group of people or things. - Talking about something that is happening during a particular time or situation. - Used to describe something that is surrounded by a particular atmosphere or feeling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are prepositions that describe the location of something in relation to other things.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sense of being surrounded by something.
- 3Both words are somewhat formal and are not commonly used in everyday conversation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Amongst is often used to describe a group of people or things, while amidst is used to describe a specific location or situation.
- 2Connotation: Amidst has a stronger connotation of being in the middle of something, while amongst can also imply being a part of something.
- 3Formality: Amidst is slightly more formal than amongst and is often used in written or literary contexts.
- 4Frequency: Amongst is less commonly used than amidst.
Remember this!
Amongst and amidst are both prepositions that describe the location of something in relation to other things. However, amongst is often used to describe a group of people or things, while amidst is used to describe a specific location or situation. Additionally, amidst is slightly more formal and has a stronger connotation of being in the middle of something.
