amidst
/aˈmɪdst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Preposition
Examples
Be a philosopher ; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.
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 “amidst” mean?
In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Is “amidst” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.