amongst

UK /əˈmʌŋst/ US /əˈmʌŋst/

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

Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people.

And novv thee vvorſhip, mongſt that bleſſed throng / Of heauenlie Poets and Heroes ſtrong.

ADJ.

delicious, elderly, fiscal, flourish, highest, humble, known, many

The delicious aroma of fresh bread flourished amongst the shelves of the old bakery.

VERB + AMONGST

chosen, fight, hide, liked, placed, rate, result, talking

She was chosen amongst the five candidates to lead the new project.

AMONGST + NOUN

applicants, boys, coconuts, conservatives, cookies, countries, debaters, equals

The scholarship was distributed amongst the applicants based on their academic achievements and financial need.

ADV.

loudly, only

She spoke loudly amongst the noise of the crowded marketplace to be heard.

To throw oneself into doing something, especially a leisure activity or something physical.

Janek feels very at ease amongst his friends, but gets incredibly nervous when meeting new people.

Wiktionary

And novv thee vvorſhip, mongſt that bleſſed throng / Of heauenlie Poets and Heroes ſtrong.

Wiktionary

I don't like families that quarrel amongst themselves.

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Angels watch from above as men fight amongst themselves.

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I feel it unfortunate that there is little of this kind of humble attitude amongst Japanese debaters.

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Virtue can only flourish amongst equals.

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