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Definition of amid

amid

/əˈmɪd/
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• preposition

1

In an atmosphere or against a background of; during.

Example

"The company announced record quarterly profits amid growing economic uncertainty."

2

Surrounded by; in the middle of.

Example

"The ancient stone cottage stood quietly amid a dense forest of pine trees."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Amid' and 'amidst' are interchangeable in meaning, though 'amid' is far more common in American English and modern journalism, whereas 'amidst' sounds slightly more literary or British. Unlike 'among', which is strictly used with countable plural nouns, 'amid' can be used with both uncountable mass nouns (e.g., 'amid confusion') and plural nouns.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English amiddes, from Old English on middan ('in the middle'), combining the preposition on ('in, on') with the dative form of midde ('middle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amid
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