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06/30/10, 07:25 PM
“among” and “amongst.”
Both words mean the same thing, but “amongst” is the older form and is more commonly used in Britain than in the United States. It's considered archaic and overly formal or even pretentious in American English (5). The only time I can think of when it would be appropriate for an American writer to use it would be in fiction set in a different era or world. Something like:
Is it truly safe to walk amongst the peasants, my lord?
Dear listeners, I hope this trifling is amongst your favorites for the week.
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Both words mean the same thing, but “amongst” is the older form and is more commonly used in Britain than in the United States. It's considered archaic and overly formal or even pretentious in American English (5). The only time I can think of when it would be appropriate for an American writer to use it would be in fiction set in a different era or world. Something like:
Is it truly safe to walk amongst the peasants, my lord?
Dear listeners, I hope this trifling is amongst your favorites for the week.
grammarquickanddirtytips.com