Cool MateMeaning of Amid
in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
In simple words: in the middle of or during something
Amid in a sentence
- He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
- The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
- The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
How to use Amid
Use 'amid' in contexts that indicate something happening in the middle of a situation, often used in written or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
amid + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'amid' as 'a-mid' — imagine being surrounded by things in the middle of a busy street.
Related words
Collocations with Amid
- amid chaos
- amid controversy
- amid the noise
Synonyms for Amid
- among
- in the midst of
- surrounded by
- within
Opposites of Amid
- outside
- away from
Common mistakes with Amid
- Confusing 'amid' with 'among' in plural settings.
- Using 'amid' with non-noun phrases incorrectly.
- Incorrectly placing 'amid' at the end of sentences.
Amid appears in
Amid in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وسط
في منتصف أو أثناء شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
মাঝখানে
কোনো কিছুর মাঝখানে বা চলাকালীন সময়ে
- GermanDeutsch
Inmitten
inmitten von oder während etwas
- SpanishEspañol
En medio de
en medio de o durante algo
- Persianفارسی
در میان، وسط
وسط یا حین یه چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Au milieu de
Au milieu de ou pendant quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
Amid
किसी चीज़ के बीच में या उसके दौरान
- ItalianItaliano
In mezzo a
nel mezzo o durante qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Amid
no meio de ou durante algo
- RussianРусский
Среди
в середине чего-то или во время чего-то
- Urduاردو
درمیان
کسی چیز کے بیچ میں یا دوران
- Chinese中文
Amid
在……中间或过程中
More words like Amid
- Among
- Surrounded by
- Within
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Amid
What does Amid mean?
in the middle of or during something
What is the definition of Amid?
in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
How do you use Amid in a sentence?
He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
Can you give another example of Amid?
The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
What are synonyms for Amid?
Common alternatives include among, in the midst of, surrounded by, within.
What is the opposite of Amid?
Opposite meanings include outside, away from.
What words go with Amid?
It commonly pairs with amid chaos, amid controversy, amid the noise.
What are common mistakes when using Amid?
Confusing 'amid' with 'among' in plural settings. Using 'amid' with non-noun phrases incorrectly. Incorrectly placing 'amid' at the end of sentences.
How do you pronounce Amid?
US: /["/əˈmɪd/","/əˈmɪdst/"]/, UK: /["/əˈmɪd/","/əˈmɪdst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Amid?
Use 'amid' in contexts that indicate something happening in the middle of a situation, often used in written or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Amid?
"Amid" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.