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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

  • in the midst of a busy and noisy environment

    Example

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

  • 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.