As far as the meaning is concerned, there is no difference between the two words, and very often the two are used interchangeably.
When you are among/amongst a group of people, you are surrounded by them.
Some people argue that `amongst’ is rather old fashioned and should not be used. Careful users of the language maintain that `amongst’, when used, should come at the beginning of sentences. When it occurs in the middle, it should be used before words beginning with vowels.
Sourced from The Hindu ‘Know Your English’ Series, October 31, 2005.
When you are among/amongst a group of people, you are surrounded by them.
Some people argue that `amongst’ is rather old fashioned and should not be used. Careful users of the language maintain that `amongst’, when used, should come at the beginning of sentences. When it occurs in the middle, it should be used before words beginning with vowels.
Sourced from The Hindu ‘Know Your English’ Series, October 31, 2005.
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