Amid
/əˈmɪd/
prepositionBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Surrounded by; in the midst of.
/əˈmɪd/
prepositionneutralBeginner
General
Surrounded by; in the middle of.
He finished his work amid much distraction.
💡 Simply: In the middle of.
More Examples
2
Amid the uproar, she managed to stay calm.
How It's Used
General
"Amid the chaos, she remained calm."
News Reporting
"Amid growing concerns about the economy, the government announced new measures."
From Middle English amidde, from Old English on middan, literally 'in the middle'.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, referring to being surrounded or enclosed.
Memory tip
Imagine being 'in the middle' of something.
Practice
Base: amid
ammidamidst
Usage
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