In the middle of or surrounded by something. It often describes being in the middle of events, feelings, or physical things.
From Middle English *amidde*, from Old English *on middan* (“in the middle”), combining *on* (“in, on”) and *middan* (“middle”). The form gradually shortened to “amid.”
“Amid” is basically a poetic way to say “in the middle of,” but it often carries extra mood. We say “amid chaos” or “amid celebrations,” wrapping the subject in a whole atmosphere. One short word paints the background for everything else.
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