amidst

[əˈmɪdst]

amidst Definition

in the middle of or surrounded by; during.

Using amidst: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amidst" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The town is nestled amidst the mountains.

• Example

  She remained calm amidst the chaos.

• Example

  Amidst the pandemic, many people lost their jobs.

amidst Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amidst

• among
• amid
• surrounded by

Phrases with amidst

• amidst the clouds

  in the sky, surrounded by clouds

  Example

  The airplane flew amidst the clouds.

• amidst the hustle and bustle

  in a busy and noisy environment

  Example

  The market was full of people and vendors, amidst the hustle and bustle.

• amidst the confusion

  in a state of confusion or uncertainty

  Example

  Amidst the confusion, she couldn't find her way out of the maze.

Origins of amidst

from Middle English 'amidde' (in the middle) + '-s' (adverbial genitive suffix) + '-t' (adverbial suffix)

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Summary: amidst in Brief

'Amidst' [əˈmɪdst] means in the middle of or surrounded by, often used to describe a situation or environment. It is similar in meaning to 'among' and 'amid.' Examples include 'The town is nestled amidst the mountains' and 'She remained calm amidst the chaos.' Phrases like 'amidst the clouds' and 'amidst the confusion' use 'amidst' to denote a specific context.