Amidst Meaning in English

word

US

əˈmɪdst

uh-MIDST

UK

ɐmˈɪdst

uh-MIDST

Definition

Used to describe something happening in the middle of or surrounded by other things, often when those things create a background or situation.

Usage & Nuances

More formal or literary than 'amid' or 'among.' Common in writing and speeches, especially in phrases like 'amidst the chaos.' Rare in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: entre - en medio de
• Portuguese (BR): entre - no meio de
• Portuguese (PT): entre - no meio de
• Chinese (Simplified): 在…之中 - 在…当中
• Chinese (Traditional): 在…之中 - 在…當中
• Hindi: के बीच में - के मध्य
• Arabic: وسط - بين
• Bengali: মাঝে - মধ্যে
• Russian: среди - посреди
• Japanese: 〜の中で - 〜に囲まれて
• Vietnamese: giữa - trong lúc - giữa lúc
• Korean: 가운데 - 속에서
• Turkish: arasında - ortasında
• Urdu: کے درمیان - کے بیچ
• Indonesian: di antara - di tengah

Example Sentences

The flower grew amidst the rocks.

basic

He stood amidst the crowd.

basic

The city was calm amidst the rain.

basic

She found hope amidst all her troubles.

natural

Amidst the chaos, he kept a clear mind.

natural

We met amidst the celebrations downtown.

natural