Definition

The central part or area of something; being surrounded by things or people.

Example

She found herself in the midst of a lively discussion.

Conversation

I felt so lost in the midst of the crowd yesterday.

Yeah, big events can be overwhelming sometimes.

It was hard to find my friends in the midst of all those people.

I can imagine! Next time, let's set a meeting point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In the middle of something; surrounded by.

Example

She felt calm in the midst of the chaos.

Conversation

I feel a bit lost in the midst of all this chaos.

I know what you mean; it can be overwhelming sometimes.

Yeah, it’s hard to focus when you’re midst so much noise.

Root Explanation

Midst → This word originates from Old English 'midde' (meaning middle) and 'st' (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word 'midst' refers to the state of being in the middle of something.

Memory Tip

Think of being in the 'middle' ('midde') of a situation — that's what 'midst' means.

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