midst

[mɪdst]

midst Definition

  • 1in the middle of a group of people or things
  • 2the middle point or part

Using midst: Examples

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

  • Example

    In the midst of the storm, the power went out.

  • Example

    She stood in the midst of the crowd.

  • Example

    The company was in the midst of a major restructuring.

  • Example

    In the midst of all the chaos, he found a moment of peace.

midst Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for midst

Phrases with midst

  • among us

    Example

    There is a traitor in our midst.

  • during something

    Example

    In the midst of the pandemic, many people lost their jobs.

  • in a remote location

    Example

    Their car broke down in the midst of nowhere.

Origins of midst

from Old English 'midde' meaning 'middle'

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Summary: midst in Brief

The term 'midst' [mɪdst] refers to being in the middle of a group of people or things. It can also refer to the middle point or part of something. Examples include 'In the midst of the storm, the power went out.' and 'She stood in the midst of the crowd.' Phrases include 'in our midst,' meaning among us, and 'in the midst of something,' meaning during something.

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