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amid
preposition \ə-ˈmid\
: in or into the middle of (something)
Full Definition of AMID
1
: in or into the middle of : surrounded by : among <amid the crowd>
2
a : during <amid the fighting> b : with the accompaniment of <resigned amid rumors of misconduct>
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Variants of AMID
amid or amidst \-ˈmidst, -ˈmitst\
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Origin of AMID
amid from Middle English amidde, from Old English onmiddan, from on + middan, dative of midde mid; amidst from Middle English amiddes, from amidde + -es -s
First Known Use: before 12th century
AMID Defined for Kids
amid
preposition \ə-ˈmid\
Definition of AMID for Kids
: in or into the middle of <The champ advanced amid cheering crowds.>
Variants of AMID
amid or amidst \-ˈmidst\
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