amid
/əˈmɪd/
preposition
🇬🇧 UK
/əˈmɪd/
🇺🇸 US
/əˈmɪd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · preposition
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “amid” when they mean: in the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “amid” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “amid” in professional communication.”
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