Amidst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aˈmɪdst/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Amidst is a preposition meaning In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Meaning
In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Example Sentences
Be a philosopher ; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.
Not so, however, with Tarzan, the man-child. His life amidst the dangers of the jungle had taught him to meet emergencies with self-confidence, and his higher intelligence resulted in a quickness of mental action far beyond the powers of the apes.
Word Forms
- amidest
- amiddst
- amiddest
Synonyms for amidst
Depending on context, synonyms include amid, among, amongst.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amid, among, amongst, between, center, central.
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