amid

/əˈmɪd/

Definitions

1. adverb

in the middle of; surrounded by

“The crowd was amid a lively discussion about the new policy.”

2. preposition

in the middle of; surrounded by

“The tree stood amid the rolling hills of the countryside.”

3. noun

a middle or central part

“The city’s business district was located amid the financial district.”

Synonyms

  • among
  • between
  • in the midst of

Antonyms

  • beyond
  • outside