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CEFR B1 · Prepositions
amongst
/əˈmʌŋst/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Amongst means surrounded by or in the middle of a group of people or things. It is often used interchangeably with 'among', especially in British English.
Synonyms
among
amidst
surrounded by
in the middle of
Antonyms
alone
separate from
outside of
Translations
amongst in your language
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عربي
amongst تعني بين مجموعة من الأشخاص أو الأشياء.
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اردو
amongst کا مطلب ہے کسی گروہ یا چیزوں کے درمیان ہونا۔
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हिंदी
amongst का अर्थ है किसी समूह या चीज़ों के बीच में होना।
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中文
amongst 意为在人群或事物之中。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means being in the middle of many things or people. Imagine you are standing with a group of friends. You are amongst them.
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Memory TipRemember 'amongst' is like 'among' but sounds a little more formal.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The old book was hidden amongst (surrounded by) a pile of dusty papers.
She felt a sense of calm amongst (in the middle of) the tall trees in the forest.
He found his friend amongst (surrounded by) the crowd of people at the concert.
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