amid

[əˈmɪd]

amid Definition

in the middle of or surrounded by; during.

Using amid: Examples

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

• Example

  The children played happily amid the flowers.

• Example

  Amid the chaos, she remained calm.

• Example

  He continued to work amid the distractions.

amid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amid

• among
• in the midst of
• surrounded by

Phrases with amid

• amid the hustle and bustle

  in the midst of a busy and noisy environment

  Example

  She found it hard to concentrate amid the hustle and bustle of the city.

• amid the pandemic

  during the COVID-19 outbreak

  Example

  Many businesses struggled to stay afloat amid the pandemic.

• amid growing concerns

  in the context of increasing worries or anxieties

  Example

  Amid growing concerns about climate change, many people are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint.

Origins of amid

from Old English 'on middan', meaning 'in the middle'

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Summary: amid in Brief

'Amid' [əˈmɪd] is a preposition that means 'in the middle of or surrounded by; during'. It is often used to describe a situation where something is happening in the midst of other things, as in 'The children played happily amid the flowers.' Other phrases like 'amid the hustle and bustle' and 'amid growing concerns' use 'amid' to describe a specific context or situation.