among vs amongst

“Among” and “amongst” mean the same thing—they both indicate being in the middle of, surrounded by, or part of a group. The difference is mostly about style, formality, and regional usage.

Among = More common in modern English, both American and British.

Example: She felt comfortable among friends.

Amongst = Slightly older, more formal or literary, mostly used in British English. Rare in American English.

Example: He walked amongst the crowd with ease.