Meaning & use
amongst
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in the middle of or surrounded by; among.
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The cabin sat amongst tall pines at the edge of the forest.
She felt at ease amongst old friends.
A note on using this word
Means exactly the same as 'among'; 'amongst' is more common in British English and can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned in American English.
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