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In the middle of; surrounded by.
"The old cottage stood amid a field of wildflowers."
"She stayed calm amid the chaos of the launch."
How to Use Amid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA more formal way of saying "in the middle of" or "surrounded by."
When to use it
More common in news writing and formal prose than in everyday speech, where "among" or "in the middle of" is more natural.
Common pairings
amid the chaos
amid growing concerns
amid criticism
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Etymology
From Old English on middan, "in the middle" — related to "mid" and "middle."