midst
word
/ˈmɪdst/
midst
/mˈɪdst/
midst
Definition
The middle part of something, or the position of being surrounded by something. It is often used to describe being in the center of an event or group.
Usage & Nuances
'Midst' is formal and more common in written or literary English. Typical phrases: 'in the midst of', often used for drama or importance, e.g., 'in the midst of chaos'. Do not confuse with 'middle', which is more direct and less formal.
Spanish: medio - centroPortuguese (BR): meio - centroPortuguese (PT): meio - centroChinese (Simplified): 中间 - 当中Chinese (Traditional): 中間 - 當中Hindi: बीचArabic: وسطBengali: মধ্যভাগ - মাঝখানRussian: середина - гуща (событий)Japanese: 真ん中 - 最中Vietnamese: giữa - giữa lúcKorean: 한가운데 - 한복판Turkish: ortasında - tam ortasıUrdu: درمیان - بیچ میںIndonesian: tengah - di tengah-tengah
Example Sentences
He stayed calm even in the midst of chaos.
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The flowers were blooming in the midst of the garden.
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In the midst of the meeting, her phone rang.
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They launched a new project in the midst of the pandemic.
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She found hope in the midst of her struggles.
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We found ourselves in the midst of a large crowd.
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