midst
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noun \ˈmidst, ˈmitst\Definition of MIDST
1
: the interior or central part or point : middle <in the midst of the forest>
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group <a traitor in our midst>
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset <in the midst of his troubles>
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition <in the midst of a meal>
— midst preposition
See Examples of MIDST
- The river passes through the midst of the city.
- a bustling city in the midst of the desert
- We are in the midst of a terrible war.
- They were in the midst of remodeling their house.
- The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought.
- We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles.
Origin of MIDST
Middle English middest, alteration of middes, short for amiddes amid
First Known Use: 15th century
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