Amidst Meaning and Definition
Amidst
Pronunciation
/ˈæmɪdst/
Part of Speech
Preposition
Definition
A word used to indicate a situation in which something is located, positioned, or occurring in the middle of, surrounded by, or amidst something else.
Examples
- The team was amidst the final stages of the tournament.
- The flowers bloomed amidst the dense foliage.
Synonyms
- Between
- Among
- Within
Antonyms
- Outside
- Without
- Except
Etymology
Amidst comes from the Old English word “middan,” meaning “middle” or “among.”
Usage Notes
Amidst can be used to indicate a range of positions, including spatial location, time, or circumstances. It is often used to create vivid and evocative descriptions.
Cultural References
- Amidst is used in the lyrics of the song “Amidst the Chaos” by the band Panic! At The Disco.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “At odds amidst the chaos”
Related Words or Phrases
- Betwixt
- Between
- Among
Collocations
- “amidst a storm”
- “amidst a crowd”
Frequency of Use
Amidst is a relatively uncommon word, but it is still widely used in literary and poetic contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Amist
- Amides