amid
/əˈmɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
Preposition
Examples
I sat down amid roars of laughter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “amid” mean?
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
Is “amid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.