Pronunciation

/əmˈbʌŋkst/

Definitions

• Adjective: Referring to one or more people or things that are among a group, indicating a position between others. For example: “She was the most talented amongst the group.”
• Preposition: Indicating the relationship of one thing to another within a group, often implying comparison or relative position. For example: “The best book was amongst the new releases.”

Phrases

• “Amongst the winners” signifies those who have achieved a victory or recognition within a set.
• “Amidst the crowd” describes someone or something being situated in the middle of a group.
• “In amongst the chaos” implies being caught up in a confusing or disordered situation.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Her painting stood out amongst the others due to its unique style.”
• Preposition: “The tallest building was amongst the oldest structures in the city.”

Synonyms

• Amid
• Between (in the sense of positioning)
• Among
• Amongst (informal, British English)
• In the midst of
• Midway through

Note:

• The use of “amongst” as a preposition is considered less common in American English, where “among” is more commonly used in this context. However, both are acceptable in British English.