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amidst
a-MIHDST
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In the midst of; surrounded by (a more old-fashioned form of "amid").
"They found a moment of peace amidst the noise of the festival."
How to Use Amidst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMeans the same as "amid" — surrounded by or in the middle of something.
UK vs US
Slightly more common in British English than American English, which tends to prefer "amid."
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Etymology
A later form of "amiddes," built from "amid" plus an extra "-s" and "-t" ending, common in Middle English.