Amid Definition

ə-mĭd
preposition
Surrounded by; in the middle of.
American Heritage
In the middle of; among.
Webster's New World
Surrounded by; in the middle of; in the center of.
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Origin of Amid

  • Middle English a- in a–2 mid middle (from Old English midde middle medhyo- in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From a- +‎ mid.

    From Wiktionary

Amid Sentence Examples

  • He came down the steps amid a flurry of activity.

  • She could see nothing amid snow and darkness.

  • I have seen bricks amid the oak copse there.

  • To the left from that village, amid the smoke, was something resembling a battery, but it was impossible to see it clearly with the naked eye.

  • After leaving the church, amid handshakes and greetings from town friends, the couple was surprised to meet Pumpkin Green.

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Words Starting With

AAMAMI

Words Ending With

DIDMID

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Words Starting With A and Ending With D

Starts With A & Ends With DStarts With AM & Ends With DStarts With A & Ends With ID

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With A4 Letter Words Ending With D