amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid 

variants or amidst

ə-ˈmidst 

-ˈmitst

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

Synonyms of amid

• among

Examples of amid in a Sentence

It was hard to hear amid all the cheering.

The investigation comes amid growing concerns.

Amid such changes, one thing stayed the same.

He managed to escape amid the confusion.

There was a single dark bird amid a flock of white pigeons.

Recent Examples on the Web

But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Yet amid the devastation, what stands out is the determination of ordinary Venezuelans. — James Longman, ABC News, 3 July 2026

The sound is out of place even amid the usual din at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest. — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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 the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for amid

• eyelid
• forbid
• majid
• masjid
• outbid
• outdid
• plasmid
• turbid
• undid
• bid
• did
• grid

Kids Definition

amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid 

variants or amidst

-ˈmidst 

: in or into the middle of

amid the crowd