I like clean, error-free writing, and I want there to be more of it in the world.

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I like clean, error-free writing, and I want there to be more of it in the world.
What is the difference between "among" and "amongst"? I've always wondered that :(
Both "among" and "amongst" mean the same thing. From what I remember, people use "amongst" to seem more formal or old-fashioned.
Let me find a source for the words' origins.