Among and amongst are variations of the same word. Among is more common in American English, while amongst used almost exclusively in British English. Amongst may feel more archaic to speakers of American English, but among is actually the older word, dating back to Old English (circa 1000 CE).

Among and amongst are different spellings of the same word. Both are prepositions that mean “surrounded by or included within a group of people or things.” It is more common to hear “amongst” in British English than in American English. However, “among” is the more popular variant in both dialects.

In general, it is more common to use "among" in both spoken and written English, while "amongst" is used less frequently and is more often found in written language, particularly in formal or literary contexts. The money was divided among the three partners. (Correct)

Among and amongst are used interchangeably in the UK, but, in the US, amongst is used to portray a sense of the old fashioned. (Ironically, among is older than amongst.) Among is far more common than amongst in the UK and the US.