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Meaning of amidst
The primary meaning of "amidst" is in the middle of something, either literally or figuratively.
Etymology of amidst
The word "amidst" has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled "on middan" or "on middum", which translates to "in the middle".
It is also related to the Old English word "mid", which carried a sense of being in the middle or surrounded.
Over time, the spelling and usage of "amidst" evolved to become a distinct preposition in Modern English, used to indicate a position of being in the middle or surrounded by something.
Synonyms
amongst
surrounded
surrounded by
in the middle of
surrounded with
amidst
amid
between
betwixt
during
while
as
when
in the course of
in the process of
throughout
all through
in the midst of
mid
midway
middle
center
central
interior
internal
inner
inside
inward
inwards
interiorly
internally
surrounded on all sides
enveloped
encircled
encircling
encompassed
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "amidst" as a preposition meaning in the middle of something, or surrounded by something, either literally or figuratively.
- It can also be used to indicate a position of being surrounded or enveloped by something, such as a situation, a feeling, or an environment.
Usage Examples
- The city was bustling with activity amidst the holiday season.
- The team worked tirelessly amidst the challenges and obstacles they faced.
- The beautiful garden was nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green forests.
Antonyms
outside of
beyond
beside
alongside
apart from
separate from
outside
external
exterior
outer
outward
outwards
exteriorly
externally
detached
disconnected
isolated
alone
solitary
independent
unconnected
unrelated
extraneous
extrinsic