Cool MateAmongst other things vs Including
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Amongst other things
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Including
Top 1,000 (very common)A2preposition
Most common: Including
| Amongst other things | Including | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əˈmʌŋst ˈʌðə θɪŋz//🇺🇸 //əˈmʌŋst ˈʌðər θɪŋz// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | In addition to other items or points | to have something as a part of a group or list |
| Example | He mentioned, amongst other things, the need for better infrastructure. | I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 |
| Part of speech | preposition | |
| Collocations | mentioned amongst other things, includes amongst other things, discussed amongst other things | including all, including this, including others, including details, including examples |
| Antonyms | - | excluding, omitting |
| Common mistakes | Misused as 'among other things' without 'st' in formal contexts., Confused with similar phrases like 'among other reasons'., Omitted necessary commas when used in longer sentences. | Using 'including' without an item after (e.g., 'We have fruits, including' is incorrect)., Confusing 'including' with 'including but not limited to' in informal contexts, leading to unnecessary complexity., Misplacing the word in a sentence, making the meaning unclear. |
| Usage notes | Use in formal writing or spoken contexts to introduce a list or examples. Avoid in very casual conversations. | Use 'including' when you want to give examples of items or people that are part of a larger group. It is suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Amongst other things vs Including
What's the difference between Amongst other things and Including?
Amongst other things: In addition to other items or points Including: to have something as a part of a group or list
Which is more common: Amongst other things and Including?
Including is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Amongst other things: He mentioned, amongst other things, the need for better infrastructure. Including: I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day.
Can I use Amongst other things and Including interchangeably?
Not always. Amongst other things and Including are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.