amongst

Pronunciation: /əˈmʌŋst/

The English word “amongst” has 1 meaning listed here.

preposition

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

Etymology

From amongs + -t (excrescent), from among + -s (genitive). By surface analysis, among + -st (excrescent). Root among from Old English ongemang, from on (“in”) + gemang (“assemblage, mingling”).

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