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Among or Amongst
Posted: 20 Nov 2022, 13:35
by Ruby Gray
Amongst may not be used as often, but it has the exact same grammatical rules as among does and means the same thing.
What is your opinion of this sentence?
Lastly, "Credit Where Credit's Due" finishes the sextet with a more easygoing conversation amongst(among) animal friends.
Re: Among or Amongst
Posted: 30 Nov 2022, 19:56
by MsH2k
Ruby Gray wrote: ↑20 Nov 2022, 13:35
Amongst may not be used as often, but it has the exact same grammatical rules as among does and means the same thing.
What is your opinion of this sentence?
Lastly, "Credit Where Credit's Due" finishes the sextet with a more easygoing conversation amongst(among) animal friends.
Hi.
You are correct, and I think either word is acceptable in the sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/among-vs-amongst/
Re: Among or Amongst
Posted: 01 Dec 2022, 08:32
by Ruby Gray
Thank you for the reply and the link.
Re: Among or Amongst
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 01:55
by kipper_
It's mostly a stylistic thing. It can sound kind of odd to use "amongst" in an informal setting, so be mindful of the tone regarding the piece you're writing.
Re: Among or Amongst
Posted: 06 Dec 2022, 11:32
by Ruby Gray
Thank you for the input kipper. I will keep that in mind.
Re: Among or Amongst
Posted: 06 Jan 2023, 16:26
by Ebby Real
Both are correct