amongst
/əˈmʌŋst/
preposition
- In the middle of or surrounded by a group of people or things. (Less common variant of 'among')
- She felt at home amongst the artists.
- We found a quiet spot amongst the rocks.
- The child wandered amongst the crowd.
- Involving or shared by a group of people. (Less common variant of 'among')
- The decision was made amongst the team leaders.
- There was much debate amongst the scientists.
- The food was distributed amongst the refugees.
- Used to show that someone or something is part of a particular group or category. (Less common variant of 'among')
- He is counted amongst the greatest writers.
- She ranks amongst the best in her field.
- This painting is amongst the most valuable in the museum.