amidst

[ uh-midst ]

preposition

1. amid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amidst¹

1250–1300; Middle English amiddes; amid, -s ¹; for -t against, amongst, etc.

Example Sentences

At the ceremony, the families sit on chairs amidst the long rows of small stone graves, marking the thousands of foreign soldiers who fought and died in the Korean War.

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The tame white whale, which locals named Hvaldimir, made headlines five years ago amidst widespread speculation that it was a Russian spy.

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US-China relations were often rocky during Trump's first term, amidst trade disputes and the Covid pandemic.

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Prince William also began his trip to South Africa amidst reports questioning the transparency of the royal family’s finances and income.

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Amidst the shock and trauma in Valencia, the outpouring of solidarity is growing by the day.

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