What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
amidst
Example
The children played amidst the flowers in the garden. [amidst: preposition]
Example
Amidst the chaos of the storm, the family huddled together for safety. [amidst: preposition]
amid
Example
The company made changes amid growing concerns about the environment. [amid: preposition]
Example
Amid the pandemic, many people lost their jobs. [amid: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amid is more commonly used than amidst in modern English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between amidst and amid?
Amid is considered more formal than amidst.
