Definition & Meaning of "midst"in English

Midst

the central part of a place, location, or space, surrounded by other elements

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Simple

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

The explorers set up camp in the midst of the dense jungle, far from any clearings.

the middle of a period of time during which an ongoing action or condition is occurring

middle

midpoint

Examples

She received a phone call in the midst of her presentation, which briefly interrupted her flow.

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