Question

when do you use "amongst" ?

Answer 1

The variant form, amongst, is a later development, coming along in the Middle English period. With regard to their meanings, there's no difference between among and amongst.

Answer 2

Among is the earlier word of this pair: according to the Oxford English Dictionary, it first appeared in Old English. The variant form, amongst, is a later development, coming along in the Middle English period. With regard to their meanings, there's no difference between among and amongst.