Amidst vs. Among
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Difference Between Amidst and Among
Amidstpreposition
In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Amongpreposition
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst)
How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?Amongpreposition
Denotes a belonging of a person or a thing to a group.
He is among the few who completely understand the subject.Amongpreposition
Denotes a sharing of a common feature in a group.
Lactose intolerance is common among people of Asian heritage.ADVERTISEMENT
