midst

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for midst

Synonyms

center, core, middle, midpoint

Antonyms

perimeter, periphery

Examples of midst in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Lisztian prowess of Butler’s pianism on that night, as filtered through a jazz sensibility, pointed to a master in our midst. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Remembering Henry Butler, a New Orleans giant," 9 July 2018 This is a show about people who were barely together to begin with, dealing with a monster in their midst. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Pointed Observations About Sharp Objects Episode 1," 9 July 2018 But for certain species, the ability to adapt to and even exploit human resources makes them more likely to proliferate in our midst. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, "How Humans Created the Ultimate Superpests," 9 July 2018 This allowed astronomers to study the disc and discover a planet in its midst. — Amina Khan, latimes.com, "With Very Large Telescope, astronomers spy a planet being born around a young star," 3 July 2018 The Holy Spirit will give us wisdom, prudence, strength to build up the kingdom of God in our midst. — San Antonio Express-News, "Archbishop’s homily remembers refugees, César Chávez," 1 July 2018 Ruth and Debbie still haven’t made amends, and while the rest of the women are happy to be back together, there’s an interloper in their midsts: Yolanda. — Kathryn Lindsay, refinery29.com, "R29 Binge Club: Glow Season 2, Episodes 1-10," 29 June 2018 For youngsters interested in the croakers in our midst, there is the Nature Tots: Leapin’ Lilypads session on Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. for those ages 3 -4 years old. — Sara Ervin Walser, Laurel Leader, "Nature programs at Patuxent Research in full swing [South Laurel/Montpelier]," 28 June 2018 Tourists step around us on their way to 30 Rock without recognizing the Saturday Night Live standout in their midst. — Vanessa Chow, Glamour, "Introducing Kate McKinnon, Movie Star," 26 June 2018

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