Amidst vs. Amongst

Amidst vs. Amongst

####Amidst= amid

surrounded by; in the middle of. [meaning similar to one of the meanings of amongst]
e.g. On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes.

in an atmosphere or against a background of.
e.g. Talks broke down amid accusations..

####Among

being a member or members of (a larger set).
e.g. A British woman was among the 54 victims of the disaster.

belonging to or happening within a group:
These companies were among those to indicate lower earnings. [=Un me se ek/ kuchh]

situated in the middle of a group of people or things: [meaning similar to one of the meanings of amidst]
e.g. We saw a factory tucked in among the houses.

indicating a division or choice between three or more people or things:
e.g. The grant will be divided among the six participating institutions.

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